May 16, 2022
Day 7: Chazy to Malone
It took some hard pedaling to beat the rain today. After a fine evening of sampling Ordovician Vineyards wine with Dave and Ann, getting a glimpse of the lunar eclipse “blood moon,” I set off this morning under clear skies. My bicycle, “Wolverine,” led me north on Rte 9, then west on Rte 11. I selected this route for it’s relative flatness, good shoulders on the roads, and opportunities for services. Beware that truck traffic was pretty heavy on Rte 11.
The route traversed rolling hills and open farmland, with many songbirds singing in the occasional woods. Heading west, I saw ominous clouds building so I quit dawdling and made time. I got to my lodging in Malone at 1:30 and the deluge hit at 3 pm. I’m glad I didn’t try for a few more miles.
Tomorrow’s forecast is for more rain, but I think if I get out early, I can make a lot of progress before getting wet. Stay tuned!
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Today's ride: 54 miles (87 km)
Total: 386 miles (621 km)
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Mo and I are so happy for you. Love your blog. Be safe. We push off from Astoria on June 2nd!
Kevin
1 year ago