After another breakfast of instant coffee, Pop-tarts and juice, we followed the campground owner’s directions to the TransAmerica bicycle route via the historical Washington-Rochambeau route.
Today was chilly riding. Bruce wore polypro bottoms and tops, sweats, turtleneck, wool sweater, gloves and a hat under his helmet. Yesterday’s warmish 80 degree high makes the weather today seem that much cooler….

Like the banner says, May is National Bike Month. And Monday through Friday is National Bike Week. Let’s go ride our bikes.
The League of American Bicyclists is a clearinghouse to find out about many — but not all — of the events going on this week across the US. It’s a good place to start looking for events in your area.
One of the biggest draws of bike “month” and bike “week” is “Bike to Work Day.” Here in the Seattle area, that’s going to be Friday, although bicycle commuter events are happening on different days elsewhere. …