It's funny how the same routes that you've been over more than a few times take on new life when you share them with someone. Especially someone who is up for a "great adventure." At least that's what R__ kept saying, "Dad we're on a great adventure aren't we?" That type of attitude turns the 12 mile loop that was old hat into a new adventure for me.
For this adventure R__ didn't feel like riding himself and opted for the tag-a-long. That suits me fine. Let's take it one further I say. Singlespeed? Why not. We started out on the bike path that runs by the homeless camp and along the beltline for a scenic start. Then through Ethan Allen Homestead and over the bridge (R___'s favorite part) to the wooded park. Two times around that to the Pinnicle overlook for some nice views and a bit of a break. Then zip down to the playground for some good old fashion swinging then to the store for some mid-ride sustenance, read doughnuts. Then along some social trails to the other trails behind the High School for our daily dose of dirt on skinny tires.
And how 'bout this weather. This is probably the last ride with the boy until next spring or I'll have to do a better job dressing him. Preparation is key. Fun and warm are the two necessities for these types of adventures, and I'll keep at it as long as I can guarantee both.
P.S. This is how I concluded the ride .I'm definitely going to start caching some adult sodas around the route next spring.
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