Sometimes I’m asked, "What do you do if it's raining?" Well, today we had to face that question head-on. The rain drummed against the windows all night, and when we woke up, the temperature was hovering in the mid-40s. Not exactly ideal cycling conditions. We headed out to a local diner for breakfast, and over coffee and eggs, we weighed our options.
With only three riding days remaining and a grim weather forecast, our first consideration was to just pack it all in, drive back to DC, and end the tour early. The second option was to simply take it day by day: ride when we could, and on the days the weather turned too harsh, drive to the next town and find a local diversion.
Frank, however, was studying the hourly forecast. He figured he could squeeze in about 30 miles if he hit the trail by 10:00 AM, provided someone could pick him up further down the line. It was going to be wet and chilly, but he was determined to try. Doug, brave soul, agreed to join him for the endeavor. The rest of the riders—myself included—decided to stay warm and drive ahead to our next stop, Hancock, where I would then drive back to retrieve our two warriors.
The Verdict
Frank and Doug rolled into the pickup point at Old Town by 2:30 PM. To our relief, they reported that the rain hadn't been too bad and, despite the chill, they had survived with smiles on their faces.
Right now, we’re warming up at a cozy B&B in Hancock, pondering tomorrow's outlook. Currently, the forecast calls for an overcast day with a low chance of rain. Temperatures should start in the low 50s and reach the mid-60s by the end of the ride—a massive upgrade from today.
If the forecast holds, we’ll be back on the bike paths by 8:00 AM.
Happy Biking,
Brian
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