September brings some new changes - I moved from my old apartment to a new short-term place in another neighborhood. I think I am going to miss the diversity of the old neighborhood but it looks like this place will have its own perks. It was a long two days of moving and sorting through my stuff in anticipation of the next move.
I did something today I haven't done in a long time. I rode without a computer or camera. It was a liberating-ish experience because I wasn't glued to how fast I was going or what my average speed was. However, I didn't like not knowing how far I'd ridden at the end but I am guestimating abut 15 miles because of what my general average speed is for 2 hours of riding. I explored a good deal of the sanctioned riding areas at the Finger Lakes National Forest. Nothing very challenging but it was fun to see a new place. Had to navigate through some ranching areas where a warning sign had been installed about a bull. I hope they wouldn't put an aggressive bull in a pasture regularly receiving bike/horse/hiker traffic... but you never know. I also rode Dad's 4500. It was unusual to be without the clipless pedals and I definite realized how much I rely on them.
I had a friendly conversation with some horseback riding folks about the issue of mud and horses. I noticed in many places the horses were going around muddy areas - a curious event for an animal that would likely not care if it was muddy. Apparently, the mud can suck the shoes off a horse so this is why they are directed by the rider to go around the muddy areas. Knowing this, I feel somewhat better that they aren't just widening the trails because they don't want to get dirty hooves...
No pictures, although there were some really great views. A place to take Carrie, Maggie, and Dad in the future for some mellow riding.
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