The Catskill Chronicle

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Was on the road by 8 a.m. today. That’s a personal best! It was incredible to ride like that. From dawn till dusk! Seeing and feeling the ride through the entire day like that is not something I’ll soon forget. Very temped to get up early tomorrow and try the same thing…..

But, I might also stay at this KOA for another day and rest. I have an awesome view of the tower from my camp site. I’m not in a rush, I’ve got some business to do, and it’s super nice here…. Can’t decide tonight, and i don’t really care.

About today. Took Route 14a. It was a mind-blowingly beautiful ride. Across a huge dry valley, then up a giant mountain –  nearly 6,000 foot climb of steep grade(6%) over Bald Mountain (not kidding). Then, down on the most awesome twisties! What views coming down over the other side.

Also, the road was red. Sort of pink…but mostly a deep earthy red. Very strange. But I didn’t care too much, as it was smooth and wonderful to ride on!

Met a lawyer at a gas station who was riding a Harley “Road King.” Since he didn’t pick on my bike, I took his praise of the RK seriously.

Turns out Buells are manufactured in East Troy. That’s sort of on the way home! I want to show them how cool their bike is, and maybe get a tour of the plant! That would be so cool.

Sleep now. Think tomorrow.