Saturday, May 7, 2022
Madrid to Des Moines, IA: 44.5 miles.
You know that feeling of “Being in the Flow?”
What a treat! So grateful.
I rode all 44.5 miles today!
Mostly trails today.
Primary was the Neal Smith Trail.
Through extensive state park,
Big Creek Park with lake,
Curving trail through greenery,
Eventually beside Des Moines River.
So many swooping down, climbing up hills,
We climbed 1,500 ft today, most within park.
Those ups & downs were not nearly so bad,
With warm weather and no rain.
Sign said, "trail closed, under construction.”
Nancy said, "Let's try it.”
We could ride about half of construction length.
My wider tires were perfect!
We could ride trails along Des Moines River
All through the city
To our motel near airport.
Amazing!
Sunny day, people out walking & playing.
Enjoying place, space, plantings,
Views, possibilities,
Along Des Moines River.
Biggest skate board park I've ever seen,
Filled with happy skate board folks.
Lovely, creative, use of river front—both sides.
Very tired from ride.
Pleased to have done it.
Hugs,
Lin
Limerick:
You may think—a trail is a trail.No changes; experience "pale.”
But I will tell you,
That is NOT true.
Variety makes quite a tale.
Pedestrian and Bike bridge over river in downtown Des Moines.
Nancy and her bike at lunch stop
Nancy making her way forward on Trail under construction
Bike soaking in Flower Power
Air B-n-b for 7 in Madrid , IA
You are so clever, I love your limericks. Congratulations on a fun and successful day to do 44 + miles.
Warm weather finally.
Perrilee
Thank you, Perrilee! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
YAY, Lin. So glad to know that you’re back in the groove!!!
Love,
Barb
Thank you, Barbara! 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day, Lin. glad you had a good ride!
Thank you, Suzanne! Same to you!