Day 11

I got into the spirit of work today as I feel I made a difference; a great day.

At lunch I booked my riverboard for Saturday, and I am unbelievably stoked about it. I also convinced (not all that hard really) a good friend to join me for some other adventure Saturday.

Which leads me to my evening ride. Today's objective, canal scouting! As I sporked up frozen ravioli from my tiny mess-kit pot, I pulled up google maps on my little eee laptop (thanks ASUS). I loaded a few points of interest into my trusty garmin, threw my supplies into the bucket (bike) and headed out around 8:30 to avoid the heat.

What an enjoyable cruise through North Logan, a place I find myself crushing on. It has the feel of what I imagine Salt Lake did years ago with houses spread far apart by fields.

After checking out two of the four canal points I had planned, I was headed to the third when I was drawn compelled of course by an alluring dirt road. It had the look that it was oft-passed by, and that consumed my curiosity. About a mile up I stopped to enjoy a snack from the bucket and shoot a few quick pics.

Imagine the calm soothing pre-rain breeze as you listen to this little audio recording of the field.
After a soothing little rest, and given the darkening sky I decided it prudent to head home. As I turned the Madsen around and began my descent around the hill, I skidded to a stop when I could see signs of a sunset. I sprinted with the bike up the grassy hill past the private property signs (suggestions) for a better look. As I crested the hill my eyes beheld a truly ambrosial sunset. With my mind wiped clean of thoughts of dodging rain, I got the cameras out and shot and shot.

The ride home was pleasant and I passed many evening stroll-ers. I even got (and gave) two or three country waves from passing drivers.

Overall ride stats: 11.8 miles
Total daily mileage: 16.5

[Editor's note: I'm working on spiffing up the google doc (spreadsheet) for some additional information and fanciness, so stay tuned.]