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Friday IHRT ~20 miles

Fri, December 20, 2024 10:00 AM | Ron Altemus (Administrator)

Leader:  Ron Altemus

IHRT White Plains trailhead
Members:  one cancellation call and a couple of no shows.  Weather forecasts were iffy, though.

Route:   Indian Head Rail Trail - Livingston Road parking lot to White Plains trailhead r/t

Weather:  Overcast of various shades of grey, moisture in the air that never even qualified as mist, 3-4 mph breezes out of the northern quadrant, temps stuck in the mid 30s

AMS:   low 12s

Mechanicals/Mishaps:  none

Report:   lots of birds and 10 or more deer at various points along the trail.  Minimal trail users - saw only 3 outbound to White Plains.  Return saw a few more prior to Bensville and then there were multitudes (~10) when finishing at Livingston Road.  No other cyclists, though.

At this time of year, it is often remarked that 35 degrees at night seems a lot colder than 35 during the day.  A corollary to that adage is that 35 degrees during the day when riding solo seems a lot colder than 35 with a group. ..

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  • Sat, December 21, 2024 12:17 PM | Donaro Gardner (Administrator)
    Dear Ron:
    Forgive me...thought ride started at 12pm.Realized at 11:15 am mistake was made.You are a true Polar Bear.
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