The ride started officially at Hatley Gardens but several of today’s Peloton opted to add to the ride by cycling from home. It was yet another beautiful day in God’s country - warm and sunny, with a slight head wind no matter in what direction one was cycling!! Jim, Ken W, Arne, Cy, Casey and Norm L. made up today’s Peloton.

The Goose was quite busy with pedestrians and a few cyclists, along with evidence left by equestrians. Today saw the need to institute a distracted pedestrian law - a young mum was out with a little one in the pram and another by her side; she had stopped to text someone - facing across the Goose with the pram in front of her, and the youngster not paying any attention to his surroundings. It took several bell rings to get the young lady’s attention, get the young man in tow, and the pram to one side of the trail. Who want to call Lisa to institute a bylaw?

Upon arriving at Mechosin, there was little debate that we should be outside -opting for the picnic tables at the back of My Chosin Cafe beside the goats!

Conversation over coffee was not particularly focused on particular topics - the Duffy scandal was quickly given the flick - the PM was not unaware of the what was going on. Claustrophobia became an item of discussion - some felt being in Drumheller was reason for a panic attack, while others deemed being down a coal mine or for some the Cù Chi tunnels in Vietnam were the ultimate in feeling enclosed or confined.

The ride back to Hatley was uneventful, but enjoyable. From there, some drove home while others continued on their bikes.

This is what contented cyclist look like!!