Sharon Cruise - August 25 ,2021

 RIDE REPORT

 

Wednesday, 25 August 2021, Sharon Cruise

Ride Leader:  Ellen Dirgins

38.5 miles, 10:00 am start from Sharon, MA

Riders (13):  Ellen, Adam Walpert, Alan Cantor, David Balaban, David Wean, Frank Hubbard, Gerry Sheetoo, John Ho, Richard French,  Tami Kellogg, Wes DeNering, Zichen Niu, and first-timer Anthony Schepis.

Wednesday was a hot day with high humidity.  It was a great ride and we all kept up a great pace despite the heat.  We regrouped at about mile 20 to decide if we should shorten the ride by 10 miles because of the high temperature.  The consensus was to proceed with the entire 38 miles.  I was happy to continue on as there were some great roads ahead. 

We stopped for lunch at mile 35 only to learn that you needed a mask to enter the restaurant.  From now on I will make sure I carry a mask in my bag.  Some of us had lunch, while others hydrated for the climb back to my house.

I am so grateful that there were no mishaps or lost riders.  This was my first ride as a leader and I have to tell you that I worried the night before that everything would run smoothly.  I have a new appreciation for ride leaders!

Thank you to Wes for sweeping and to those who arrowed.  Congratulations to our first-timer, Anthony - I do hope you join us for more rides.  And a huge Thank You to all who attended!  May the wind be always at your back, until we meet again!

Report by Ellen Dirgins.