Leader: Ron Altemus
Members: Denny Miller, Leesha Saunders, Darrell Meyer, Donaro Gardner
Route: where else would one ride on a Friday morning but the Indian Head Rail Trail, of course. From Livingston Rd parking lot, east to White Plains trail head for a rest stop and then westward ho back to the starting point.
Weather: very high overcast that paled the color of the sky but didn't prevent the warming rays of the sun to raise starting temps from the mid 30s to mid 40s by ride end. No air movement to mention - the Bumpy Oak pond was very calm and serene.
AMS: swept in the 11s; others might have reached the 12s
Mechanicals/Mishaps: Leesha had some shifting issues but managed to get the gearing into a "sweet" spot that allowed her to ride comfortably (and fast!).
Report: Since the start temperature was in the mid 30s, Leesha qualified as the newest member of the 2024-2025 winter polar bear club. As noted above, the sun warmed us up nicely. Several of us were a bit overdressed, whether wearing new gear received as a Christmas present (Denny) or trying different clothing combinations (Don and Ron).
Unlike the past several weeks, there were lots of trail users today - walkers, runners, and other cyclists. On our return, it appeared that there was an eagle above the nest just east of the parking lot. It's close to the time that they will be mating and producing offspring.
Today was the last Friday IHRT ride of 2024. Mark your calendars for all Fridays in 2025 to join us for a very social/conversational riding experience.
