May 20, 2022
To Dijon
I said I was going to keep these posts brief since others are also describing the same day, and I meant it. I’m a man of my word and feel honor-bound. So just a few brief comments:
- The ride was as effortless as could be, with a tailwind that seemed to keep strengthening all day long. The same distance and elevation as our ride into Beaune two days ago, but it felt much easier.
- Two thirds of the way through the ride we stopped in at Keith and Susan’s home and enjoyed a refreshing late morning meal in the shade of the awning in their back yard overlooking a vineyard that begins just yards away. It’s enough to provoke modest feelings of envy and thoughts of how differently life can turn out depending on your choices.
- We got an early start, convening at 9 AM sharp and to beat the heat on a day that hit 85. We didn’t arrive in Dijon until after two, by which time it was definitely warming up; but with the high wind ventilating us it was never uncomfortable.
- We’re all staying at the same hotel in central Dijon. Our room is very small, as I believe all three are.
- Since our room is very small, it took only a few minutes to confirm that I’ve lost my glasses sometime over the last two days. Very disheartening, but still I can take some pride in knowing it’s been nearly a year since I lost the last pair. That’s progress, actually.
- It’s an uncommon pleasure to have friends along for the ride and to share the evening with; and it’s quite different to bike with other dedicated photographers and see cameras pointing back your way for a change.
Some pics and a video from the day:
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ann and steve maher-wearyThe perfect shot in the s bend. We are impressed by your foresight and planning on the shots. Excellent
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Keith KleinHi,
Look at the head. If there are six rows of seeds it’s wheat, if not it’s probably barley (2 or 4 rows). Some wheats have fewer rows, but most bread wheat is six row.
Cheers,
Keith
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Look at the head. If there are six rows of seeds it’s wheat, if not it’s probably barley (2 or 4 rows). Some wheats have fewer rows, but most bread wheat is six row.
Cheers,
Keith
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Scott AndersonTo Keith KleinToo complicated! I’m getting too old to remember something like that (and maybe I’ve had too much barley along the way). It’s all barley to me.
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Video sound track: Thank You For Being a Friend, by Andrew Gold
Oh, wait! Make that two videos.
Ride stats today: 32 miles, 1,100’; for the tour: 1,914 miles, 98,200’
Today's ride: 32 miles (51 km)
Total: 1,942 miles (3,125 km)
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Emily SharpAlways nice to see some familiar faces and a change of pace a couple months into a tour. Hope you get some cooler weather/less humidity soon, too!
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