The best part of a day's ride is when the route includes a trail/bike path. So when I got onto this one, I was very happy; that was until...

Twice today I had to turn around and re-route. The first time there was an unexpected road closure, and the second I missed the turnoff....

About five miles into today's ride, I noticed a dog standing on the grass next to the apron, watching me. As I drew closer, the dog...