Canandaigua to Syracuse, NY

Because of the short distance (70 miles), today's ride didn't start until an hour later than usual.  It was warm and partly cloudy when we left, becoming hotter and humid as we got closer to Syracuse.  As long as I kept moving, it wasn't too bad but I really noticed the heat when I stopped.  We had a 10-15 mph wind out of the south which often helped and at other times was from the side.  Roads were, for the most part, in good condition with wide shoulders.  The first third of the ride was fairly flat, the middle third was a "roller coaster," and the final ride into Syracuse was rolling.  Although we did a fair amount of climbing, it was fairly easy.

Highlights of the day were:  Waterloo (home of Memorial Day); Seneca Falls (home of women's rights); and the Erie Canal.  There was an ice cream store at the SAG stop, so this was a two-milkshake day!  :)

4:30; 70 miles; 2,685' climb; 3,472 Calories.

Happy Father's Day.



Today's ride.


The wind was out of the south and we were going ENE, but it wasn't a head wind!

Seneca Falls is the home of women's rights.

Seneca Falls.

Barry.

Bob.

Lots of dairy farms.

Water falls.

Big Mike at the SAG.

Copperhead snake - yes, it's poisonous.

The Erie Canal!  How cool is that?

Part of today's road through the forest.

For Deborah.