Nine riders headed north from Michell's Farm in damp cold conditions. Notably, the pack included Dave N. recently recovered from hip replacement. After a couple of stops to add more clothing - especially gloves - we rode along Willingdon Road along the south side of the airport then up Mills Road to Melinda's for coffee. At one end of the table, conversation cantered vaccines, Roundup, the nefarious role of Monsanto, all the way to the mundane - reminiscing on the once a week bath when growing up in the UK. Meanwhile the other end discussed residual family matters arising from executing a deceased's will.

The benefits of the ride were somewhat off-set by the consumption of a calorie or two.

There was plenty of water in the ditches and some on the bike path from the heavy overnight rain. Several riders commented that it was interesting to do this ride in reverse and see the sights from a different perspective. We were generally dry throughout the ride, but glad to get back to the vehicles before the rain started again. At least there was no snow and the trail was ice-free.

To check the ride stats, click here, courtesy of Jim.

PS - Norm L & Tom A reminisced on the communal bath after a high school rugby game.