Members: Ron Altemus, Lou Dall'Orso, Donaro Gardner, Sue Gunter, Patricia Sanders, Mary Scala, Janet Shipko, Pat Walthers
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46698249 Leaving from Livingston Road, we headed up Mt Pisgah/Hawthorne to Ripley and Poorhouse and Rt 6. Goose Bay was the rest stop, then back via Fire Tower and Annapolis Woods. But then we turned left on Mason Springs to do a roundabout return via quiet Smallwood Church and Chickamuxen.
Weather: Just beautiful! Mostly mid-70's, sunny, some wind but nothing extreme.
Mechanicals: None
Report: Some traffic issues delayed riders and we started a little late, and quickly became two groups - a couple of riders off the front, a couple in the middle and a few at the rear, kindly accompanying the ride leader recovering from a bad cold. A ride to Goose Bay is always a good ride. The climb up Mt Pisgah/Hawthorne on the shoulder was accompanied by a fair amount of traffic. Once on Ripley ~mile 5 and until turning on Chickamuxen ~mile 32, traffic was light.
It was a lovely day, sunshine and low humidity and winds in our favor (mostly) and good company. A relaxing rest stop on the porch at Goose Bay was a treat.
Wildlife: Two turtle rescues were accomplished!
