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My birthday ride
I left home in Philly riding south through the Delmarva peninsula on Sunday
June 4th. My plans was to ride to Norfolk VA. However, I loaded a route in my gps to St. Petersburg FL. There was a possibility that I would get there on June 14th, my birthday. I rode fully loaded with tent and sleeping bag covering 100 plus each full day of riding. After visiting relatives in Norfolk, I decide to return to Philly with 502 miles total in five days. Details are here. http://www.billcotton.com/74th_birthday_ride.htm -- www.billcotton.com |
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My birthday ride
Bill Cotton wrote:
... My plans was to ride to Norfolk VA. However, I loaded a route in my gps to St. Petersburg FL. ... Nice to have an alternate route! Congrats on your ride. --Karen D. 50 miles on December 10 (in Michigan)?? Doubt it. |
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My birthday ride
Bill Cotton wrote: a pretty good post.... -- www.billcotton.com I have my own birthday ride scheduled. This October I hit the milestone of 50. Sometime it doesn't seem possible, but checking my ID, it does say I was born Oct. of 1956, so it must be true. Trying to do something interesting, that makes a statement, I've decided to return to my hometown of Houghton Lake, MI where I really learned the joys of riding. HL is the largest inland lake in the state, about 64 miles to drive around. As a rite of passage, kids would ride their bikes around the lake, churchs sponsored day rides, as did school clubs for fundraising. My first trip around the lake was in junior high school on a Scwinn type bike, with those big two inch tires, and one gear (the rider). It started on a whim, and before I could stop myself, I was on the other side of the lake, tired, thirsty, hungry, and really regretting the decision. But, if I wanted to get home, I had to keep pedaling. During my stay in Houghton Lake, I went around the lake at least 10 times, after leaving the lake I've done four rides while visiting on vacation. The last time was in 1995 when I visited for my 20 year HS reunion. Now a ride for my 50th just seems to make sense. Another rite of passage for a rite of passage. I'll let ya know how it goes after the ride.... Stay safe on the roads.... Scoot SDG |
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