It’s been a beautiful fall for riding. Sunny days, blue skies and colorful fall foliage have made it a pleasure to be pedaling.
Monday, I met seven friends at the Marshall Conservation Area on West Side Road for a road ride to Albany Covered Bridge and beyond. Along the way, we picked up another rider, bringing us to nine.
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