A test ride

It was not raining today, but I still took the rain bike out for a spin. The first thing I noticed was how much smoother it rode with the 28mm tires instead of the 23's it had previously.  25psi lower pressure accounts for part of that, but the added width helps too.  The vibration and chatter experienced with the 23mm tires has all but disappeared.  I stopped at Performance Bicycles on the way by and picked up a spare tube, then pedaled out to CREST Farm where my nephew is officially the "Urban Farmer In Charge".  The program helps teach students the value of sustainable agriculture.  Today was Harvest Festival and hundreds of folks came by to take a tour, help make apple cider, buy some produce and .............listen to some music.



The gentleman on the left played violin most of the time, but also had a "Banjolin" a hybrid of a mandolin and a banjo.  The woman seated in the middle was playing what she called a "small pipe" and also played a penny whistle. The woman seated on the right was playing a hammer dulcimer. 

It was a nice day.

 ..........road bike..........rollers........mtb.........lifecycle....total Today...........17...............0..............0...............0.............17 Jan............710................0..............0...............0...........710
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