Rain storms moved through Ohio last night, and we woke up this morning to much cooler temperatures. Yesterday was my least favorite ride so far, but part of today's ride definitely made my Top Ten Favorites list. I loved the Amish community we passed through--beautiful farms with big white houses and barns. We saw several black buggies on the road, and a pony pulling a cart full of kids, pastures with big, beautiful work horses and cows, and lots of gardens. All the buildings looked so well maintained. There was not one bit of liter. The men with straw hats and the women and little girls in long dresses and bonnets looked like a picture out of the past. Just beautiful! The last 7 1/2 miles into Austinburg was on another Rail Trail, The Western Reserve Greenway Trail. We got rained on again, on the trail, and have to lift our bikes over a downed tree, but riding without traffic is so nice.
I have to clean my bike and lube my chain after the rain today. That is NOT one of my favorite things about this tour. I finally got the hang of pumping up my tires, but I still don't like that either. Four more days and Mike Hartt can take over those things again! I can't wait!
Today's ride 62.9 miles - Average 13.8 mph - 4 hours, 33 minutes riding time
