A Northeaster

Not very often does the wind come at us from the Northeast. Today it did, and we got to ride roads we seldom go on. It is still more fun to have the wind behind when returning on the last half of a ride. Four regular riders started together, we covered 15.7 miles, and the average speed was 12.9 mph. It was a three penny ride, but I left one on the ground. When there is too much traffic, the coin just has to lay there and know it was seen. Our route today was over several hills and that managed to stretch us apart. Although it is difficult to keep the group together on a long hill, it is nice that the faster riders wait for slower ones at the top. Most of the time we are able to ride together and have good conversation. The thought arose that one rider, who had no clipping system for his pedals, may have been slightly slower because of that. A good ride to New Paris, Ohio made it a two state trip. We look forward to next Tuesday and another good ride.