They are the old/abandoned lock gates. In many places the currrent canal and the original canal are not in the same location. The trail varies between the two.

I enjoyed the journal, and was particularly interested because I did the Buffalo to Albany to Montreal route in September. I hope Walton catches to the touring bug and carries the torch.

Thanks for sharing!

What's the name of this fort?

What are these?

Astonishing. Maybe we should have gone when we were in the neighborhood.

Aloha, Robert. Good to see you're still riding. I recently read River Horse, by William Least Heat Moon ( of Blue Highways fame). He followed your Low Bridge route, albeit by water.
Good read!
Cheers!
Gary Larsen

Yes, there are many things to learn. Like remembering water bottles need to be put back on the bike. Straps dangling from panniers can/will get caught in the breaks and dozens of other needs and concerns I do without thinking after years on the road but my freshmen charges need to learn. On the tire front we've had no flats and the crushed stone trail has tires at low pressure and need little tending. All the oversight and tour moderating has pretty much blocked out journal time but being with family on the road is its own story and hopefully told by all.
Thanks for the comments and encouragement.
Robert

Yes, glasses/helmet mount transfers from bike to bike!

I agree with Mike. Or perhaps it’s time for Walton to learn some things.

I’ve never heard the song before but I think “fifteen years” suits the context better.

Looks a great bit of kit but seriously can't the other four riders pump up their own tyres?

What a delight to have three generations cycling together on the Erie Canal. I rode most of the canal last June and look forward to following along.

This song has been on my mind often in the last month, biking along the towpaths in France.