Sat. & Sun. May 29,30

Yesterday and today were spent circumnavigating Buffalo and approaching the Erie Canal Bikeway. Buffalo has some wonderful bikepaths but no signage. riding along the Niagara River when your suddenly confronted with 8 ft tall construction fence and no detour sign. Also a good thing we were there yesterday instead of to today since the Buffalo marathon was run today(a real stampede).
Today was the first day on the Erie Canal Bikeway. An idyllic setting with canal and the overhanging trees. However the path itself is crushed stone and while for the most part it is quite serviceable it is is variable and sometimes you hit a soft patch. But no traffic and that is great. All in all a beautiful ride of 55.5 mi.

Fri. May 28, 2010 Dunkirk to Lackawana

Redundant perhaps, but another beautiful day along Lake Erie with great views and easy riding. At least until the last 2.5 miles when the road turned into a freeway where bicycles had no business being. We made it out in one piece thanks to Peggy. Had dinner last night at Schwabl's, a Buffalo tradition and listed in 1000 Places to
Go before you Die. We had Beef on Weck. To die for!!!

I just received an email from our reunion committee and I thought you all might get a kick out of their take on my choice of transportation to Deerfield...

" As added incentive to increase our participation in the 50th Fundraising effort, our beloved classmate, renowned and revered class agent, dedicated Reunion Committee member, and alumnus extraordinaire, Peter Noonan is forgoing planes, trains, and automobiles, and is instead traveling to campus by bicycle. This heroic, if misguided, feat will involve 795 miles of highways and byways, which Peter will ride in a mere 22 days. He left Ohio this past Thursday, and with hope, luck, effort, etc. will arrive at Deerfield in time for Reunions on Thursday, June 10th."

Thursday , May 27, 2009

Had A great day off today at Ann and Glen Colliers house at Lake Chautauqua. They have certainly shown us a great time. Hopefully everything will continue to operate tomorrow. We ended yesterday in Dunkirk NY after the best day of riding we have had yet. Sunny, warm but not hot along the south shore of Lake Erie.Very scenic views of the lake. Wind was on the quarter or slightly from the west. Averaged good times all day.Total of 381 miles to date. After Buffalo we're in to a new phase along The Erie Canal. Please see my list of thank yous under "support" . Time for bed, 'nite all.

May 25, Tuesday - Ashtabula to East Side of Erie

52 mi.I feel as though I am making real progress, being in a different state. A nice ride today generally along the south shore of Lake Erie although we didn't see much of the lake. Of course the best part today was having Meghan riding with me.Peggy is getting pretty sneaky these days. If you are ever in Conneaut ,OH and looking for someplace for lunch don't miss The White Turkey, Drive-in. '60's Music on the jukebox and great turkey sandwiches.

Well here it is Sunday night and already I've missed one report . I guess

I should report that Andy and I arrived in one piece in Doylestown OH. Andy did have a flat about 3 miles from the end and took shelter in a cemetery. Cathy managed to find him though.

Some of the scenery was most picturesque.On Saturday the Amish were out in full force; I have never had to pass a horse and buggy with a bike before. I think the milage was about 56 on Sat. If I can get my Instrucuress to help I think I can pass along some Pics.

I should retrace a bit and go back to Sat if only to take time to thank Mike bell for finding Gann, OH in the rain but also to remind him to not listen to the radio with the engine off.
Eddie Bell also gets a tip of the helmet for driving on Sat. AM.

Today Bob Hellmuth came and joined on the ride to Ravenna. With all the time traversing Akron we were very fortunate this was a Sunday. We had beautiful weather and some interesting bike trails along canals. Nonetheless I hope most of the urban riding is behind for a while. Today was relatively short at 38 mi. But I think I make up for it with a long one tomorrow. Had a flat at the end of the day today and fixed it but the blew the tube filling it at the B&B. Peg will hit a bike shop and check it out while I ride "ol Yeller. Ashtabula and Lake Erie is the destination tomorrow. Hope all is well where you are. 'nite all.

This will be brief. Great start yesterday although long. Approx. 66 mi. to Westerville,OH. The rde bacame long trying to cross through Columbus. Details and pics when I have more Time. I have company today. But also rain.

Finally have office issues in some semblance of order. But makes for a late night. Pretty day scheduled for tomorrow and back to S'field to see Eddie Leventhals induction into JAHoF. Best Jewish QB since Benny Freidman . Nite all

Packing tonight. Picked up car. Nice gray Trailblazer. It has 4 wheel drive which I hope to hell we never need. It does have a tow bar so we will be able to use that mounting for the bike rack. I believe that will facilitate access to the rear. Thanks to Dean Blair for the use of the vehicle. He sold 3 others he was going to let me use so maybe we're good luck for him.

A word about pledges- I have purposely separated the Ohio and MA. causes. Class of "60 I hope will consider adding to there previous gifts just a little or using this as a way to join in(participation is what counts ) And in S'pfield or anywhere else for that matter- the $'s go to the Springfield Rotary Lesotho Project - Dorm and bathroom for HIV/Aids affected orphans in Lesotho. A great project! Thanks for any help.

'Nite all

Welcome to my first blogging effort. I must acknowledge Meghan Noonan as my Blog instructress. I shall now try to insert my updated Master Itinerary (always subject to change). Click here.

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