Sunny and Hot

Shorts, tank top and sandals. LOVE IT!!!

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Old Favorite 50

I was thinking of one of my old cycling buddies and our favorite 50 miler popped into my head.  Warm, hazy, humid and chance of thunderstorms made it finally feel like Summer. Seemed like a perfect day for the ride.

I headed out through Monroe, Cranbury and into Plainsboro. Things were as I remembered except for a few new housing developments.

I was quite pleased riding through West Windsor with it's bike friendly ways and abundant Share the Road signs.

I reached the half-way point at Mercer County Park and decided to detour through the park which added another 8 miles to the ride.

I took the 3 1/2 mile scenic paved MUP which rides past the boathouse and along the lake.

The weather continued to improve and it was smooth sailing for the rest of the trip home. Adding the fact it didn't rain made for one awesome day.

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Cherish the Moment

You couldn't ask for better weather than today's Bike to Work Day.  Biking on your day off is far better than biking to work. Today's ride was nothing special in fact quite ordinary and that is what made it so extraordinary. Everything just fell into place on this 52 mile day. I felt so good when I got home I hoped on my Greenway for another 8 miles to the market. I brought back 70 lbs of groceries and I still feel great. I love it when it all comes together.

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Biked to Work

I biked to work today. I couldn't pass up an 80 degree day. Tomorrow is bike to work day. I am not working but I plan on doing a lot of fun miles.Tweet

Another Trike Day

With winds up to 18 mph I thought it would be another good day for the trike.  I jumped on my bike early for a scheduled haircut. After that I was off to enjoy the ride. The first 20 miles was into the wind and slow going. I was not sure how many miles I wanted to do so I took the wait and see approach. The next 10 miles seemed like I was in the eye of the storm. Bright, clear, sunshiny skies and the wind was gone. I was feeling good and adding the miles. The last 10 miles light showers followed me home. A good 45 mile day.

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I Got Published Again

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2 or 3 Wheels

My favorite ride of late is my Stratus. I have neglected both the Greenway and ICE T. GOBA is coming up next month and I am undecided whether to take 2 or 3 wheels. With that in mind it seemed like a good day to get reacquainted with my ICE T. Whenever I get back on an old ride it immediately feels strange, but after 5-10 miles all things are right again. Today's 40 mile ride on this 50 degree blustery day felt more like Fall than Spring but that is another story. The fairing on this bike is perfect for such weather. It helps with head winds, is not affected by cross winds and offers superior protection from cold and rain. A good thing when you consider Ohio's weather. They say, If you don't like it just wait 5 minutes. Another great benefit is having a comfortable chair to sit in after the ride at tent city or at the towns events. It also provides a stable platform for taking pictures while riding. The Stratus is faster and extremely comfortable on long tours. GOBA is a pretty laid back tour with only 50 mile days and relatively flat. You can't help but get up early as the tent zippers start flying at 4 am. You get back early enough so why rush. I don't mind the longer shower lines. I meet some of the nicest people there. I have taken the Stratus and ICE T on GOBA in years past. Both are great rides. Whatever I decide, it will surely be a great trip.

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