Tour de COhio
June 28th - Brookville, OH to Grove City, OH
Day 24 (Amendment - Written after the ride) - June 28th, 2005
Perl and Foley travel 70 or 80 miles to Grove City, Ohio, and DG travels 111 miles to same, arriving at London, Ohio approximately two hours behind – waited in London for storm to pass Grove City area for one hour. Arrived Grove City three hours behind Gary and Dave P.
DG
We arrived back in Ohio in Grove City on June 28th, 2005. Dave Perl and I (Gary Foley) made our arrival back to Grove City three hours ahead of Dave G.
GF
Epilogue:
July 16th, 2005
What an adventure! The best so far!
I lost 20 or 25 pounds weighed 140 lbs when I returned – gained it back in five days – now 165 lbs or so. Daily swelling in my feet / ankles and lower legs since about July 5th, 2005 – however it seems to be lessening as time goes on. Rode 16 miles one night with Barb (Dave G's wife) – very slow – felt weird with no gear on the bike. Gary's been riding as usual – no ill affects reported by him except a slight numbness in one thigh – he's not concerned. Haven't spoken to Dave P., so I don't know how he feels. I may ride tomorrow eve – it's been awful hot and humid though, and I hate humidity, so who knows.
My rack broke in Springfield, Ohio, but I managed to fix it with zip ties, but I now need a new one. I got my $ worth out of the old one – an original rat trap rack by Schwinn – purchased shortly after the bike in '79. Saw one for $46.00 at Best Bike Shop (Mansfield, OH?) – looks good, heavy duty!
Hope to do down to the Cincinnati area and ride the Little Miami Trail this year – fall – cooler!
DG
Destination in Grove City, Ohio.
Dave P's gear packed for the return to Colorado the next morning.
Gary relaxes with a cigar and wine.
Dave G arrives
Dave G and Gary.
Dave G and Gary.
The dudes relaxing together post-ride.
Dave G phones home.
Dave G and Dave P chilling in Grove City.
Dave G (foreground) and Dave P - the end of the ride!