A better ride

  I must admit it has been slow getting started on our riding.  But I think we are getting there.  Today's ride went better.  I didn't get rubber legs this time and we doubled our distance plus more important I am back riding in the gear I was in last year with is the 3rd gear usually around 3 to 5.  I can tell my legs are stronger.  We rode the South Sioux bike trail which I must admit isn't that hilly but it was very windy.  The head wind is a killer.

  We like the trail though town as it goes right down the middle of neighborhoods.


    Poor Rick as usual gets slowed down by my pictures.



   When we cut through the high school I saw this poor hawk getting swooped on by these 2 birds.  They were probably protecting their nests.



    It looked big enough to take care of itself though


      They have this weird trail by the school made of recycled tires.  Spongy feeling and smells.



   It was hot today and I forgot my sunscreen.  Since I have had to have some pre-cancerous moles removed that wasn't the brightest thing and I could tell I was burning already.  Still I was having a great time.  I have mentioned I love to ride?

     This trail ends at the lake.  We stopped at the dock.



     In the water you could see all these small bluegill. 


       They are a pain when your fishing as they nibble your bait off and aren't any fun to catch. Except for the kids love it.  They hide in the seaweed.



     We took the long way back and looked for some sprinklers to ride through but no one has to water with all the rain we have been having.  Bummer.  So we stopped by the river at one of the sand beaches.



    We left our bikes on the grass and went down to soak our feet.  I love riding in croc's because you can just walk on in.





      Then we sat on the bank and rested while my feet dried.  It was lovely out.





      So that was our ride.  2 months to get ready for the Black Hills.  I can't wait.

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