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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

What a Ride!

Bike ride 5-23-12

It was such a beautiful day – on the warmish side by the time I got out there on the MONTOUR TRAIL.

I had to install my new bike seat and water bottle holder before I loaded it on Bailey.

I rode 10.55 MILES and even though it was my first real ride on the open trail with Mountain MAN, I took my time and tried to get use to shifting gears.  I haven’t done that for a very long time on a bike – my two other bikes are cruisers. [No gears.]

I got on the trail at Southview via Galati Road Access – they’re still working on that section, but it’s open.  And I rode towards Imperial – I only rode out a little over 5 miles, because I knew I’d have to ride back making the trek 10 miles.

I stopped to eat a bit of lunch and just enjoy the quietness of the trail.  Actually, it wasn’t really quiet – the wildlife was buzzing like crazy!

It was an leisurely ride – I was passed both directions by bikers. No runners/walkers out on this section of the trail.  I’m sure as Summer heats up, I will find my way back to this trail because of the tree cover!!

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