I checked my tires this morning, I find this on my rear tire, only 2100 miles on it.
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Erin made lunch for us so we all had a nice meal before I packed the van with my bike and gear. Erin also sent me on my way with a bowl of ice cream. We got to the start of the trail in Columbia and parked next to the Coffee and Cream. CK gets a dish of ice cream, I get a milkshake and blueberry pastry. We say our goodbyes and I ride off to Mt Gretna.
The first third is on a bike trail along the Susquehanna River. Very scenic and easy riding.
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The second third is over back country roads to Elizabethtown, rolling with steep hills.
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The last third is on a bike trail that brings me to Mt Gretna.
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I am now with Nancy and the puppies. Nancy’s sister, Sue, is here. Her brother Jeff will get here tomorrow.
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