Biking the Hoosier Uplands, Fall 2008

As we were expecting rain on Sat, Jojo and I took off about 4pm Friday afternoon and went east to 446. We planned on a short ride, as we had little time and my Rans recumbent is on its last legs (wheels). When I had Fred put a new brake on the rear wheel, he had to drill through a small crosspiece that became ovoid in the process. Now the bike wobbles at anything over 10mph, the tire rubs on the left arm of the back yoke. So this is perhaps the last ride for the Longreen. I’ve ridden it well over 10,000 miles, and replaced about every part but handlebars, seat, and frame. Now the frame is dinked, I am the only person who can use the delicate handlebars. and although the fiberglass seat still works, it has always been cracked, and needs replacement. So here are a few pics of Longreen’s last ride.

Time: 3 hours
Distance: 25 miles
Route:Old 446 to Pine Grove, then Pine Grove to the lake, and back.
Wildlife: 8 ducks flying, 6 buzzards circling

Here is the end of the line, I love the these signs we find all around the lake

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