Maybe we should have trained!
I said to Tina about 2/3 of the way through todays ride, maybe we should have trained? Her reply (with a bit of an attitude) I’m doing good!!

Maybe I should have trained!

When we were planning this trip I didn’t feel the need to train because I thought to myself, I’ve done this before, I can do this, it will be a piece of cake, no problem. What I forgot was it’s been four years since our last tour and now I’m four years older and Medicare eligible. The other thing I forgot was just how heavy that damn bike is once it’s loaded down with all the gear.

So here’s what hurts. My right foot, my left knee, my lower back, my right elbow, my shoulders, and my neck. And, some other parts of my anatomy that I will not mention here.

So I say to Tina, Any aches or pains? Nope, doing fine! Damn her!! This is why women can give birth.
Maybe I should have trained🤔

Anyway, it was a good day. Cold in the morning and headwinds throughout the day but overall a gorgeous day. We are camped tonight at lock 15 in Fort Plain, NY. Tomorrow we have 60+ miles. We hope to break camp early but it’s supposed to be around 40 degrees early on so not to sure when we will leave. Below are some photos of our arrival yesterday and our ride today. If I’m smiling the picture was most likely taken on the first half of todays ride, If i’m frowning, well, you know.
Ibuprofen, out