This was the first weekend we didn't ride the Katy in months! We went out of town for work, so rode 40 on the Great River Road in Alton on Thursday. First 8 miles was mostly along the road, then next 12 pulled away from the road and became a very scenic ride along the river. It was my first long ride on my new street bike, and my pace wasn't what I hoped. When we stopped to eat, and made the turn back--we discovered we had made a long, shallow climb! SO, I was able to pick up the pace on the way back--without my dh falling asleep on his bike from my slow pace.

We are in Lake Placid, NY and it is inspiring to see so many people out on a holiday--riding their bikes. Seems very popular here, despite the mountains! Miss my new wheels............