Rock and Roll
Leaving New York and en-route to Pennsylvania we drove down Ringing Rocks Road and into Ringing Rocks State Park to play with some ringing rocks. The rain did ease up enough for us to get out of the car and clamber into the middle of the rock park. Some of the rocks rang like they were hollow when hit with another stone which was quite remarkable.
After our detour we continued on to a stormy Allentown to catch the Time Trial Team which was difficult to get to due to the road closures. We took refuge in a microbrewery for lunch and were able to see the teams pass by and get out in time for the last three to set off and finish. After some last minute shopping for warmer cycling kit we headed off to yet another hotel to try and get a food night sleep before our 100 kilometers ride the next day.
The next day dawned grey and wet and Helen and I left Kitty in Souderton as we pedaled around the hilly winding lanes of Pennsylvania. The rain did stop on occasions but not for long and we were thoroughly soaked and tired at the end of the 100k but we did finish. After lunch we enjoyed watching the professional riders, who had ridden the same course as us, complete eleven laps of Souderton to add another 100k just for good measures.
The next day was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for the criterium at Doylestown and perfect for recovering from the day before. Kitty and Helen bought cupcakes and nibbled them whilst we watched the pros zip past. Then after lunch we pootled back home for a well deserved rest.
After our detour we continued on to a stormy Allentown to catch the Time Trial Team which was difficult to get to due to the road closures. We took refuge in a microbrewery for lunch and were able to see the teams pass by and get out in time for the last three to set off and finish. After some last minute shopping for warmer cycling kit we headed off to yet another hotel to try and get a food night sleep before our 100 kilometers ride the next day.
The next day dawned grey and wet and Helen and I left Kitty in Souderton as we pedaled around the hilly winding lanes of Pennsylvania. The rain did stop on occasions but not for long and we were thoroughly soaked and tired at the end of the 100k but we did finish. After lunch we enjoyed watching the professional riders, who had ridden the same course as us, complete eleven laps of Souderton to add another 100k just for good measures.
The next day was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for the criterium at Doylestown and perfect for recovering from the day before. Kitty and Helen bought cupcakes and nibbled them whilst we watched the pros zip past. Then after lunch we pootled back home for a well deserved rest.
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