Day 5 Pittsford to Newark

 

Thought today would be an easy 27 mile spin into Newark, in the 60s and no rain in the forecast.  Stopped in  the bike shop around 11 AM for air, chain lube and snacks.  The mist, drizzle or whatever started almost immediately.  That and the trail looked a lot more like the trail the mules walked to pull barges than a paved bike trail.

The weather improved as the afternoon wore on, but I think someone should definitely invent windshield wipers for googles.

Newark, pronounce the New Jersey way not the Maryland way, is a lovely town that has a Clock Museum!  Massive grandfather clocks to classy pocket watches. 

 This is the best one, that is for those of us who remember the chore.

Why didn’t we all have this?

Dinner tonight at the Main St Corner Bar was a clams and garlic appetizer and veal over linguini.  The food was delicious, and soon I was family as folks were curious about my bike trip. 

 One of the guys was lobbying everyone to finish the Sam Adams keg so they will bring on the Oktoberfest keg.  I admire a man with a mission.

My new favorite brew, this and Big Ditch, the canal namesake.

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