Stop dragging the average age down, Yo! Looks like lots of interesting stops along the way ... Are there little historical museums in each town? Also - hopefully ride was as flat as advertised ... hills and heat are a tough combo.
Ended up bike commuting today - 11 in and 20+ home - and managed over 18 in and mid-17's back, so slowly rounding into better shape. Also walked not quite 3 miles at lunch with E.
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