Almost A Straight Shot To Emmitsburg
As we didn't flog Chuck Wilson too badly whilst leading his first ride last month, he decided to do it again this month. The weather was absolutely perfect and 16 smiling riders had a wonderful trip to Emmistburg.
At the start where Mike LaPadula gives us some lyme excuse as to why he's not riding today
Heading out from Whittier Elementary School . . .
. . . and immediately stopping to wait for a late arrival
Back on the road again . . .
. . . and stopping a second time for mama and the brood
The pack regroups after crossing Route 15
Rolling up Old Frederick Road toward Creagerstown
A quick stop for a bit of shade at Loy's Station
Happy shiny riders
Your basic Frederick County tourism brochure photo
Preparing for departure in front of Chez Subway after stopping for lunch
Safe and secure from the international bike theft ring operating in Emmitsburg
Digesting our way through downtown Emmitsburg
We go off-road through the Mount St. Mary's campus
And brush up on our cyclecross skills
Rolling down St. Anthony's
All smiles, all the time
Out from behind the camera for a change
Jovial jockularity as we regroup after another crossing of Route 15
Beautiful scenery on today's ride
I'm King of the World ! - or at least this parking lot.