ToDo: Reset you trip odometer back to zero before your next
ride…
As you have probably figure out by now, I DIDN’T…
You’ll have to trust me on this, but I can report to you
that this afternoon I rode further, faster and longer than on my prior outting.
A little after 3pm I headed eastbound on the trail (Same direction as before).
The traffic wasn’t as light as I had expected though. The fewer numbers of
youngsters was offset by an uptick in high schoolers. (Tracksters plus some
wrestlers??).
The crushed rock trail was in remarkably good condition
considering all of the recent rains we’ve had. There weren’t any muddy areas
but I did notice some eroded spots that I needed to avoid.
I have become more proficient in my shifting, realizing that
it is better to downshift too early than too late. The gradient of the hills is
fairly mild, although there is one that is rather longish and my muscles were
burning by the time I reached the crest. As I said, I forgot to reset the mileage
counter, but I passed 4 or 5 additional cross streets before heading for home.
All in all, I was pleased with the ride. The temperature was
65f and the sun was shining.
While loading the cycle into the car I heard on the radio
that Richie Havens had passed away… I loved listening to him on the live Woodstock album and I was lucky enough to see him perform live
on the campus of the University
of Kansas
Music
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