Well as I started out for my ride I decided to go for 15 miles. That means from Green Mountain I would turn around at Huntdale. So I headed out, I had on my under armor shirt, jersey over, arm warmers, and tights. I thought that was going to be enough, but I did put a wind shirt and some full gloves in my camelbak. I got about a half mile down the road and I was freezing. I stopped and put on the wind shirt an the gloves and that fixed it.
When I arrived in Huntdale, I was comfortable and feeling good. I decided to keep going and do 20 miles. That means I would turn around just beyond Imagene's house. When I got there, I was comfortable and feeling good. I decided to keep going and do 24 miles. When I got to the Egypt/Ramseytown Fire Station, I was comfortable and feeling good. I decided to keep going and do 30 miles. When I got to the turn around point for 28 miles the wind was blowing really hard, and I decided 28 was going to be the right number of miles for today.
It was beautiful out there, and today wildlife began showing up. Almost immediately there were three Ospreys circling around. I saw Canada geese in several locations. There was one Red-tailed hawk flying overhead. A groundhog ran down a hill and then stopped in its tracks when it saw me. And as I came around a bend in the river, there was the most amazing Great Blue Heron in the middle of the river. Wow what a day not to bring my camera.
As always ... I want to ride my bicycle ... and I did!
It's like that for me on a trail too. Knowing when is the right time to turn around.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful about the wildlife. I love seeing Spring come to life.
As always, enjoying your blog!