RRT – Lanesboro to Harmony: 46.11 miles
Tandem Pedal Time: 3 hours 35 minutes, average speed 12.8
The strong winds and cool temperatures put us on the Root River Trail again today. This was also the opening day of the Pumpkin Ride on the Root. We, however, did not see pumpkin riders out on this crisp morning. We pedaled to stay warm stopping only to perform a bit of trail maintenance required due to the strong winds and storms we have been getting.
Once in Harmony, we stopped at the Crunchy Side for another quiet Friday lunch until the seven brothers from Iowa arrived—a loud but very friendly group. They were also cyclists but not on bikes this weekend—“too cold” said one brother.
With the leaves gone from the trees, we were able to see more wildlife than usual on the Trail: Cardinals, blue jays, turkey, “flying” squirrels scampering under our tires and one deer being hauled by hunters in a wheel barrow.
We had to chuckle once we neared the parking lot where our van was waiting—it looked so lonely sitting there all by itself—where is everyone? I guess the 39-degree temperature must have had something to do with it but we sure did enjoy this late October biking day along the Root.
Will we make our 3000 mark for this year? We’re getting close but our season is also nearing its end—the pressure’s on. Stay tuned to find out.
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