Combining both song ("Riders on the Storm") and film ("Gorillas in the Mist"), today's ride could have been subtitled "Riders in the Mist." Seven others (Jan Tucker, Diane Harris, Larry Peed, Janell Saunders, Clair (almost at 6K for the year) and George Chiamulera and Mike Levesque) joined Rider Leader Mike Bivens on this 32 mile B paced outing. The weather forecasters were correct - it did not rain, but the mist made it seem we were riding in a cloud. The temps were mild though. While there were opportunities to turn around or take one of several short cuts, all rode the entire route. Janell and Mike L. arrived at the start riding from home and Janell left the group before we went down Marshall Hall and up Barrys Hill. Up to that point, I swept from the rear and rode with Janell just in case there was an issue with a tire or tube, plus I like listening to her tunes. A short rest stop at Halfway Liquors (no public restroom) gave everyone a chance to clear glasses and dry helmets. Apparently there are a lot of football fans in the area who were not rooting for either Washington or Baltimore and/or many others had already completed their shopping, because there was more traffic than anticipated, but no incidents and the hot cup of coffee at Starbucks at the end with Diane and Mike capped off another adventure. Same ride at same time next Sunday (Dec 16) from same location, but we'll reverse the route and go down Barrys Hill.
