I have got to say that fall in the Midwest has got to be the most pleasant weather of the year. You have cool nights and gorgeous days with warm sunshine. Yesterday was one of those days. My wife, daughter and Mother-in-law were planning a shopping trip in a small town north of where we live. So I went along , well far enough to get dropped off on a bike trail. After they got rid of me they proceeded on to their day of shopping, and I got started on my days ride. I would meet them later for lunch. Riding my bicycle is a wonderful way to unwind for me, I spend my days bouncing around the countryside in my "chariot of solitude" so I love to get out and ride.
My ride up the river trail was pretty much uneventful. Met quite a few others doing the same thing as I was. Came across a couple of guys kayaking up the river, another quality endeavor for such a beautiful fall day.
I continued north and arrived in a town that suffers from regulation overkill, imagine a bike trail where you are supposed to walk your bike on, or a riverfront recreation area where you cannot fish or picnic. I got away from there ASAP. I got a flat tire and walked my bike a couple of miles to a local bike shop and got it fixed. Rode back south finished my ride at Caribou Coffee shop, then lunch with my family.
You couldn't ask for a better day!
