In Which We Follow Three Wheels for Almost 50 Miles

Cate and her trike.

We were to meet my sister around 9, but what with one thing and another, 9 became 9:30 before we left home, and it was close to 10 by the time we pedaled over.

My youngest son and I planned a bike ride for today, as he is home for a few days between adventures. It has been cool and wet lately, but today was a sunny, albeit breezy day.

Heading south on trail in Hiawatha.

When we got to Cate’s house, she was waiting with a fancy new trike she purchased this spring. We let her lead the way.

We went south, climbing a wind hill as we went. The day was pleasant, even if none of us wanted the headwind.

We rode all the way down to the end of the Cedar River Trail south of Ely. Cate rode her trike across the gravel to investigate where the trail ended. She says it looks like it’s not far from Highway 1 on Ely Road.

Cate scouts trail end beyond paving. The bicycle riders are content to wait on pavement.

 We snacked and then turned north, stopping again in Ely at the diary for ice cream.

The wind was our friend on the way back, and although we were tired from more than 20 miles riding into the wind, we moved much more quickly.

In the end, we didn’t quite make 50 miles—but came close. It was a good ride.

Group shot at end of trail, CR Biker, sister Cate, and youngest son Ben.