Back to the Road

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Riding a Trail
Jupiter, FL
May 4, 2024

I managed a 25.5 mile ride yesterday around Jupiter and Tequesta. It felt good to be back in the saddle and out on the road. I biked with a friend and we had a great time together. I had been concerned that after a week off I might be a bit out of shape, but I pulled it together. 

It was a very nice day for riding. I am a bit unhappy, however, because my camelback water reservoir leaks. I have contacted the manufacturer for advice. I have also tried to replace the O-ring at the point of failure, but have not found the perfect fit, yet.

Gopher Tortoise
Jupiter, FL
May 4, 2024

Along the way we saw some tortoises, which always makes the day great. We also experienced more than one suicidal squirrel. What, you ask, is a suicidal squirrel? It is a stupid animal that decides at the very last moment when there would be no way to avoid the animal to run un front of the bike. Fortunately, so far they have always survived the blind dash, but someday one might not be so lucky.

We managed an average speed of 11.1 mph, which included a couple stops for water and to chat with another biker. 

Looking forward to another couple of rides before we head off on our European holiday later this week.

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL