Biking on the holidays

One of the things I wanted to do during the holidays was go on a family bike ride.

Wander got the bikes ready. Sparkle made the sandwiches. Glitter filled the water bottles. And I enjoyed the trip.

Wander rides his bike, towing Glitter on the half-bike. Sparkle and I ride the tandem.

There is a nice, woodsy multi-purpose path at a park about ten minutes drive from our house. Too bad we can't ride from home, but the streets in between are narrow and not bike friendly.

There are no motorized vehicals allowed on the path, just hikers, bikers, and horses. We passes and were passed by several bikers and a few hikers, but no horses this time. Ome of the best parts of the path is that it is a single continous route that winds throught the woods. No forks on the road. No deciding (arguing) which way to go. No getting lost. Sparkle is already starting to note familiar landmarks, such as the dip in the path she has labeled the Grand Canyon.

The weather was perfect. Overcast and a slight breeze. The heat generated by the exercise was wisked away by the wind. I was glad I left the long sleeves at home. Leaves rustled. The occasional pinecone fell onto Sparkle's face.

I was enjoying the ride so much that Sparkle and left Wander and Glitter behind. Finally Wander was able to yell to Sparkle to stop. We spread out the groundcover and munched on sandwiches, grapes, pringles, and cookies. The fresh air, light exercise, and peaceful environment made everything taste extra yummy. After lunch Glitter's tummy wasn't feeling good so we turned around and headed back.

When our Sparkles started to compain of a sore bottom, we stopped at a bridge and watched a turtle sun itself.

 

The afternoon was still young when we got back and Glitter was feeling better. There was a playgrounds by the parking lot so the girls played on the swings and climbed the jungle gym while Wander loaded the bikes back on the truck.