RAILS TO TRAILS, DINNER WITH FAMILY
I had a wonderful evening last night with Ellen, her daughter, niece, nephew and partner. Cole and I went over the bike route for today, local knowledge is good. He recommended a shorter route, looks good.
I left Ellen’s around 9:30 after a good breakfast and more catching up time. The red carpet was on display!
After a brief period on City roads I ended up on the Great Northern Trail, a converted rails to trails. It is a gravel trail, much like the Erie Canal trail. The riding was good so I decided to stay on it, though about 8 miles longer than the road recommended by Cole. Asphalt, cars and better speed vs. gravel and a low pitch (<2%). This time I went for the gravel, though not I am entirely sure why.
Morning Trail
Afternoon Trail
The ride was quite pleasant, the trail in reasonably good condition. I saw people sporadically but generally I had the trail to myself as it wandered along between roads and hills. Some trail side views below.
Empty mill, note power diversion in middle of pic.
Note: I woke up in Lebanon and had lunch in Canaan. Names like this keep an old guy scrambled as to where I am in the world.
All in all a pleasant day, nice temps, some sun, no rain.
Tonight I had dinner with Uncle Harry and cousin Emily. Great and Wow! When I was in Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota I thought this date and location were on the other side of a time warp. But it happened, one day at a time and here I am in home territory.
By the numbers:
Dist 46.8 miles
Elev Gain 1,959 ft
Elev Loss 1,473 ft
Moving Time 4:27
Total miles 3,695
Est miles remaining 70 - this is low, revised est about 250 miles
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