Day 46 - Tuesday, Jun 24 - Little Falls, NY, to Albany, NY - 69 miles - 2900 feet of climbing

Another beautiful day for riding. There was a 30% chance of rain all day but again we lucked out. The temperature was also comfortable - being in the 70's. During the evening there was a lighting storm but no rain over our motel.


We passed the historic site of Fort Klock.


A fortified farmhouse at the Fort Klock site.


A landscape view along today's route. We followed the Mohawk River most of the day.


A dam and lock on the Mohawk River.


Our second sag stop today was again hosted by Catholic Charities, the charity for whom our rider, Don Berens (Albany, NY) was raising funds on his cross country ride.


Tyrone, a golden-poodle, also greeted us at the sag stop.


Don volunteered to lead, those who wished to go, an off-route tour through Albany to our motel. Don's tour replaced about the last twenty miles of our ride for the day and primarily used bike paths - which we appreciated for getting us away from the highway traffic. The tour also included cycling through the historic district of Albany. In the photo above, Don is getting a lot of help in changing his flat tire which occurred at a most inopportune time - at the start of the tour he volunteered to lead.


The bike path tour led us along a scenic area of the Mohawk River. Thanks to Don for leading this relaxing and enjoyable tour.

Tomorrow, we will ride 76 miles to Brattleboro, VT, with 6100 feet of climbing.

Bye for now,

Bob