Ride to Rochester was a rough with, as Wade correctly put it, foreboding weather for our longest day yet--91 total miles. Started in the rain trying to fight the wind with a pace line. Had a wet lunch stop around mile 40. Wade, Kelsy and I stopped at the sight of a vintage thrift store where I made a nice sunglasses pick up for 50 cents. Onto a busy highway, we were rolling along in a nice pace line when Julian crossed Kat's tire for a rough but not terrible fall. Soon after we were stopped by thunder, delaying our arrival to RIT to about 6:30. Enjoyed a great sleep on a bed.
Build day in Rochester. I had a great experience building with Flower City Habitat for Humanity. four other bikers and myself got to work on their first LEED certified house. This is a certification that a house or building can get for being more environmentally conscious in building. Some things in this case: 24" between framing boards instead of 16" to save lumber--needs better aligning with roofing boards and is just as sturdy, spray foam insulation instead of fiberglass, better windows, no wood in the dumpster--all recycled for mulching. I was able to help nail up foam board under siding and then hang 4 windows. It was an accomplished day, and only scattered showers. Ended great with a visit , dinner, and ice cream with the grandparents. When I returned to RIT, everyone was eating except for Cydney. She was determined to go to Weman's grocery store because a friend of hers said she would enjoy it, so I joined her for a few mile bike, because I've always heard good things from Aunt Jeannine. Success.
Build day in Rochester. I had a great experience building with Flower City Habitat for Humanity. four other bikers and myself got to work on their first LEED certified house. This is a certification that a house or building can get for being more environmentally conscious in building. Some things in this case: 24" between framing boards instead of 16" to save lumber--needs better aligning with roofing boards and is just as sturdy, spray foam insulation instead of fiberglass, better windows, no wood in the dumpster--all recycled for mulching. I was able to help nail up foam board under siding and then hang 4 windows. It was an accomplished day, and only scattered showers. Ended great with a visit , dinner, and ice cream with the grandparents. When I returned to RIT, everyone was eating except for Cydney. She was determined to go to Weman's grocery store because a friend of hers said she would enjoy it, so I joined her for a few mile bike, because I've always heard good things from Aunt Jeannine. Success.
It was great to see you today!! You look healthy and happy and seem excited to continue the ride. Hope you enjoy more nice weather like today's - enough with the rain. Your updates are so descriptive - I really admire your energy. What a great way to see some beautiful parts if the country and do something you enjoy. Pretty soon you'll be exploring some states you haven't seen - I think? We really enjoyed our trip to Alfred. Stay safe and enjoy every moment. Our love and prayers are with you, Mrs. H
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