Actually, the ladies are more personable than I am, and they make a better impression with the clerks. I just grunt, scratch, and get back on the road. Oh well.
The last time we rode this route, MK and I encountered two big nasty dogs just north of Sanford. Luckily, I did not see them today. Instead, I encountered a 'dog block party' on Old US 1 west of Bonsal. At least eight dogs greeted me and ran along both sides of my bike in the morning. In the afternoon on my return, only three greeted me, but the rest barked from the sidelines. See [map]
Today's temperatures started just above freezing, and warmed only slightly. Intermittent light rain showers blew through the region on my return. It was more like a cold mist spray booth at an amusement park in the summertime. Water droplets stung my face, covered my glasses, and soaked my clothes and gear, but it was never really raining. I was very cool all day, but never uncomfortably cold.
On the return, I gambled and rode the American Tobacco Trail to avoid traffic on NC 751. The first section in Wake County is packed gravel, and was surprisingly dry. The paved section in Chatham County had only a few puddles. And the slimy clay mud pits in the Duham County section were no worse than usual. It was a great choice.
Traffic was very light throughout the day, even near the finish at the intersection where NC 751 crosses I-40.
Overall, a great day on the bike.
A few boring checkpoint [photos]
2 comments:
Very sorry I had to miss it. Stupid work. Glad you had a good ride.
One of these days, I want to do a permanent with you. BUT ... not until it is warmer ... I ain't gonna' start in the dark-COLD and finish in the dark-COLD. I'm selfish in that way.
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