Today I rode my bike to the town of West Branch, IA to have lunch at the Herbert Hoover Birthplace and Library. West Branch is about 9 miles away along the -- you guessed it -- Herbert Hoover Highway.
The weather paid me back for this week's storms with a beautiful day in the mid 70s and a breeze strong enough to cool me off, but not enough to affect the ride. I was just out for leisure, anyway. But here's the breakdown, in case you're interested:
Distance: 18.35 miles
Climbing: 522 ft
A pleasant surprise: there is a WINERY less than 5 miles from my house! (Though I don't recommend trying to ride a bike after you've been drinking. It is A LOT harder than
Moral of the story: I had a great day, a great lunch, and a great ride.
4 comments:
That is SO Awesome! What a great day!
That does look like a great day!
Nice road!
Ah yes, smooth pave`...and smooth wine. it just can't get much better.
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