TUESDAY'S GONE -- August 18, 2016

Ten years ago, when I first started riding in Michaux State Forest, Mark, Glenn, Tim, and the rest of the group were kind enough to accommodate me by riding extremely early in the morning so I wouldn't take too much time away from my son who, at the time, was only seven years old.  I'm beyond that stage in life now...but now it's Timmy's turn.  With his hectic work and family schedule he's only able to get about one ride in a week.  Now it's my turn accommodate him.  So...for the past few years during the summer months...we have a standing Tuesday mountain bike date each week.  Sometimes it's just Tim and I...but this summer was special.  The summer of 2016 saw the return of Glenn, Kristian, Mikey, & Bill...Mark was able to make most of the rides...and Matt was able to get time away and join us a couple of times.  Regardless of who is in the group, our Tuesday rides have become one of the things I look forward to each and every week...and I'm happy that I can help Tim get out and ride with us.

This week Mark, Glenn, Mikey, Bill, and I head back to our classrooms....thus ending our weekly Tuesday rides for another summer.  So...to quote Dr. Seuss..."Don't cry because it's over...Smile because it happened!"  Here's a look back on our Tuesday fun.  Enjoy!

Tim Sindlinger and I in Michaux State Forest -- August 9, 2016

Tuesday,  June 21, 2016 -- Michaux State Forest

Tuesday June 21 was also National Selfie Day.  Great ride with Matt Linnane and Tim Sindlinger. -- June 21, 2016

Tuesday,  June 28, 2016 -- Michaux State Forest

Glenn Medice came out of retirement to join Tim and I for a super fun ride in Michaux.  Glad to see Glenn's all smiles and thumbs up! -- June 28, 2016


Dave Raymond, Glenn Medice, & Tim Sindlinger -- June 28, 2016


Glenn was on top of his game for his first Michaux ride in almost 7 years! -- June 28, 2016

Tuesday,  July 5, 2016 -- Michaux State Forest

Billy Graves & Mikey Nardelli made it out with Glenn and I for a hot and humid early July ride in Michaux State Forest. -- July 5, 2016


Mikey sporting a very appropriate shirt for today's ride! -- July 5, 2016

Tuesday,  July 12, 2016 -- Michaux State Forest

Trust me...I did ask him if he was okay before I pulled out the camera to take this pic.  Glad Tim survived to ride another Tuesday! -- July 12, 2016

Tuesday,  July 26, 2016 -- Michaux State Forest

This ride saw the biggest group of the summer:  David Raymond, Tim Sindlinger, Matt Linnane, Glenn Medice, & Mark Lentz.  Mark guided us all up Vista Trail for an amazing view of the forest below. -- July 26, 2016


Matt meets Glenn.   No one is ever the same after they meet Glenn! -- July 26, 2016


Probably my favorite pic of the summer.  This is why I love summer.  This is why I love Michaux.  This is why I love mountain biking. -- July 26,  2016

Tuesday,  August 2, 2016 -- Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake

He's back!  Kristian Hains joined Glenn and I for a Tuesday trip to Raystown Lake to ride the nationally known Allegrippis Trails -- August 2, 2016


David Raymond, Kristian Hains, & Glenn Medice at Raystown Lake -- August 2, 2016

Tuesday,  August 9, 2016 -- Michaux State Forest

Tim Sindlinger and I tackled Grave Ridge in Michaux State Forest for the first time in six years -- August 9, 2016

Taking a break on Grave Ridge -- August 9, 2016

Tuesday,  August 16, 2016  --  Michaux State Forest

Wrapping up the last Tuesday ride for the summer of 2016:  Mark Lentz, Dave Raymond, Tim Sindlinger, & Nate Hake -- August 16, 2016


The last ride of the year gave me (hopefully) the last flat tire I'll have for a while -- August 16, 2016


Mark made a post-ride friend in the parking lot of Pine Grove Furnace State Park -- August 16, 2016


For 2016, Tuesday's gone.  Taking our time packing up after our last ride of the summer -- August 16, 2016


Life is a journey...not a destination.


David A. Raymond -- August 18, 2016

Wrapping up my final Tuesday ride with a triple scoop of Hershey's ice cream with Mark and Tim at Mountain Creek Campground! -- August 16, 2016

All pics taken by SQUIRRELS WITH CAMERAS.

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