After a string of several gray overcast days, we received .65 of much needed rain last Friday & Saturday night. Now, we're close to breaking records for warmth. Today was expected to reach over 70 degrees with 20-30 mph wind gusts. With the rain, the Wabash Trace would have been too wet to ride. The last pictures I saw of the limestone surface, it was terribly rutted.
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| On my way~ |
As usual, being on the trail in the fresh air felt great. There were more people at the park than I've seen in months. I think the nice weather & longer days motive everyone to get outside & enjoy the spring-like weather.
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| I-29 foreground, I-80 east bound background |
I rode further out the trail heading north that connects with the road going east to the Wabash Trail head. It wasn't until I turned back south toward the park & the wind hit me in the face, I realized I'd be riding right into it on my way back.
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| Shadow under I-29 |
The train cars were just sitting under the Interstate. Being under the thunder of the interstate is a novel experience.
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| Campground~ |
More of the dead trees have been cut out of the campground. Some that I know were alive last season have also been cut down. I hope some of the Mulberries were saved. It's always such an oasis of quiet, after the noise of riding along the edge of Veterans Memorial Hwy.
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| The Lake through the trees~ |
The ride south along Indian Creek was a bear! The wind was really gusting. I ended up in Turbo & hanging onto my sun bill to keep it from blowing away. It was a relief to make the turn at the SW corner of the trail system & turn east again. The wind coming at me from the side was preferable to head on.
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| The Lake~ |
I had my
ultrasonic dog barking deterrent with me today. I put it in my front bottle holder so it's handy if I need it. Two ladies walking a young German Shepard were ahead of me. I announced my presence & watched as they grabbed at the dog & pulled him off to one side. He instantly fixated on me & began trying to lunge my direction. I pressed the button as I was going by & it was amazing to see him instantly freeze in place! At the least, it distracted him long enough for me to get by!
When Finn is riding in his cart with Butch & I, I follow behind. He loves to bark like a fool at every person we pass. The last time we rode at Lake Cunningham, he learned quickly if he did, I would press the button! It's been a very helpful training tool & I highly recommend it.
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| Heading back~ |
The trail above is one of the least used, probably because it's a long walk from any of the parking areas. Another reason it's my favorite. As you can tell, the sky was such a clear blue! It's getting so close to spring, you can smell it in the air. I hope it's long, wet & mild!
