Training in Peachtree City

Josiah and I did, what was suppose to be a 20 to 25 mile training ride, however, through a series of events, we did a little over 13 miles. Beautiful day in Peachtree City, Georgia, temps in the 70s, a few clouds in the sky, perfect for riding.

Josiah (red shirt) and me being cheesy before the ride

The last ride Josiah and I did he was having brake problems, and we were going to work on them before this ride, but SQUIRREL!  We started our ride and he said "uh oh, I have no back brake." Well this is kind of important since there were two long downhills coming up. We stopped, work on his brakes, tightened them up on his, ummm, 40 pound monster. Yes, he is in the market for a new bike and would like to get one before the Silver Comet/Chief Ladiga Ride in a little over 2 weeks.

After some repair work, and knowing we had a time limit, I decided I was going to put my bike in a high gear and just pump it as much as I could. It was working pretty good until I got to Hell Hill. Its not really steep, it's just long...and steep. However the payoff is great with 2 good long downhills. Unfortunately when you ride in the late afternoon/early evenings, there are a lot of folks out walking their dogs and driving their golf carts. Don't get me wrong, the people are really nice out there and say hello. Even when crossing the few roads we have to cross, the motorists, for the most part, will stop and let you cross.

Josiah rounding the top of Hell Hill

We continued on the trail, taking advantage of photo opportunities. Didn't see too many deer, which we see a lot of on the morning rides. One of the cool things we like about the Peachtree City golf cart paths are the many tunnels we go through. Check these out...

Josiah pondering

In Peachtree City there are many ponds, so we decided to be cheesy and take a few pictures...

Josiah's cheesiness

Me being cheesy

one of the ponds in Peachtree City

Me pondering

Last time we were riding we came across the cemetery scene that a family made for Halloween. The only way to know it is there is to ride the cart paths. We saw it this afternoon and the guy that built it was out there, so we talked to him a little. He said that he and his family started this years ago and kept adding to it. He said that each night, his family dresses up and scares people walking by. He said had a fog machine and lights that make it very cool. They also have a large plastic tote in front of the fence for people to donate food to charity, such as the food pantry. He said this year people have donated more food than in any year previous. I asked him where he was sending the food and he told me that he will divide up between churches and food pantrys. Check out the video of his display...

It was a good ride, and even only doing a little over 13 miles, we both pumped it in high gear and took time to enjoy the trails. Next training ride will be another night ride coming up Thursday.