They got it wrong, again! It was dry…well, we had a little drizzle starting out, but it was essentially dry all day. We rode under cloudy skies and made good time into Connecticut. You can tell you're in New England by the churches. We rode through one area that was devastated by a tornado during Hurricane Irene.
The group I've been riding with is now called, "Fast Jim and the Jews." It seems Mike, Al, Peter, and Jack are all Jewish! Mazel Tov.
We rode into the only SAG stop of the day together. After that, I joined Sam and we hustled into the hotel.
My youngest son, Tom, his wife, Neayka, and my youngest granddaughter, HRH Princess Sarah, drove up from Milford, CT, to meet me at the hotel! They are expecting a son in December! It was a real treat to see them.
Great news: Sunday's forecast is for only a 20% chance of showers - warm and humid! Excellent for riding to Fishkill, NY. Lots of climbing and nearly a century of miles, another long day. Is there a DQ on the route? I hope so.
Windsor Locks, CT (1854)
Pop 12,000 elev 157'
Named for canal locks. Home to Bradley International Air Port. Home of the 1965 Little League World Series champions. Legend has it, the first Christmas tree in New England was decorated by a Hessian POW in the area in 1777.
69.3 miles; 4:24 riding time; 3,290' of climb; 3,590 Calories
What happenned to biking a little slower this time ?
ReplyDeleteLOL. I need to find some roses to smell!
ReplyDeleteI NOTED THAT AL WAS WEARING A PV BIKE CLUB JERSEY. WHEN WILL HE BE SENDING IN HIS DUES FOR THIS YEAR?:-)
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