Day 46, Hamburg, NY to Cannondaigua, NY

I got up early to eat breakfast and then do a little blogging. We left the hotel and rode 8 miles to a bicycle museum that is really a trip! The museum is in Orchard Park, NY and has something for everyone who has been on a bike. From the first bikes of the 1830s to the Lemon Peel made by Schwinn, I enjoyed them all and was fascinated by the "back to the future" designs of bikes made with shocks (front and back) from 100 years ago that resemble the designs now seen on some mountain bikes. We enjoyed the tour, bought some keepsakes and hit the road for the next 85 miles.

Today's 93 mile ride is the last 90+ mile rides. and should be titled "don't underestimate your opponent." Since we really didn't start riding until about 9:30 am after the bike museum tour, this meant we were going to see more heat and be on the road until quite a bit later in the day.

The ride was fun and challenging and the roads were primo for about 88 miles. I felt strong and comfortable until I hit the stripped road and experienced four miles of hell. Now I know what a jackhammer operator working overtime feels lake near the end of the day. This was the most miserable part of the ride thus far!

I finished and warned the front desk receptionist that some roughed up cyclists were heading her way. My post ride snack was on the edge of Lake Canondaigua under a beautiful shade tree. Later after dinner, Bob, David, Larry and I took a sunset cruise on a boat around the same lake. It was a beautiful evening and we really had some relaxing fun. What a wonderful way to see the panoramic sunset of this Finger Lake.