Had some rain (and wind) overnight. Today we spent the entire time
riding on the Erie Canal bike path. This is literally right next to the
canal. Historically it was one of the tow paths. It's great having NO
traffic to deal with. Along the way we stopped at a bakery for cookies.
Also stopped at a trail-side bike shop where we refreshed our supply of
pepper spray. Talked for quite some time with the owner of the shop. In
discussing the excuses people have for not riding a bike, he mentioned
that he knows a guy with NO ARMS OR LEGS that cycles--he has small
stumps for arms, and has rigged up a cycle that he can crank rather than
pedal.
No excuses.
Along the canal we saw many water fowl--cormorants, geese, ducks, herons, and kingfishers. Starting to see more fall colors.
Our route took us through Rochester on a great trail. It was almost culture shock to be around so much traffic and noise after all this time.
We
had intended to stop at Pittsford and get a motel room as there were no
campgrounds around, but the motel there was $249 a night, so we went an
additional 10 miles to Victor. While checking out the motel in
Pittsford, Steve managed to lock his keys in the car. We were able to
rescue him. Fortunately this did not happen near the beginning of the
day's route-- no way were we riding back 70 miles for that!
The BIG APPLE. We considered this to be our official "Welcome to New York" sign.
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