Poughkeepsie and beyond

Today was another 50 mile day, as I rode across the Hudson River, through Poughkeepsie, just shy of Wappingers Falls. This puts me, with great anticipation, within one day's riding from home, merely another 55 miles. I plan on another day's riding after that to dip my front wheel in the Atlantic (having dipped my rear wheel in the Pacific those many weeks ago), but my excitement in seeing Rach, the cats, and home is palpable.

Today, like tomorrow's forecast, was very cool, in the 50's, and the number of riding hours is starting to be limited by the shorter days. I had a spot of rain today, but none is forecast tomorrow. Regardless of the cold weather forecast, my numerous layers of clothing keep me warm, just as the anticipation of getting home warms my heart.