Originally Posted by
NoRacer
Barring complications with my sister (she's having surgery tomorrow and will need chemo once recovered), I may do Indian Head, since I haven't done it before and I'd like to go with you to Columbia for Max, too. Perhaps, I'll try to hook up with Carl's ride, also, if you want the company.
NR, I've been thinking a lot about your sister since you told me -- she'll be in my thoughts and prayers again tomorrow. Please let us know how the surgery goes, and if there's anything you or your family need, please don't hesitate to call me.
I'm occupied both of those Sundays, so I can't do either Indian Head or Back Roads.
On the
side, though, I think my plans for a late summer mini-bike camping tour are shaping up. Here's the rough big-picture outline:
Evening of Thursday, September 23rd: Arrive at Trap Pond State Park, Laurel, DE (about 2:40 from Baltimore). Camp the night, leave cars for weekend (will confirm that park is okay with that.)
Friday, September 24th: Ride to Janes Island State Park, Crisfield, MD, about 52 miles. Probably stop in Princess Anne (about mile 31) for some lunch and looking around.
Saturday, September 25th: Morning -- kayak some of the park water trails for 3-4 hours. Afternoon/early evening -- ride into Crisfield (3 miles) for late lunch/early dinner, some touristing about.
Sunday, September 26th: Ride back to cars at Trap Pond, about 62 miles, via Furnace Town historic site (about mile 34), and Pittsville MD (about mile 51) for what looks to be a good meal at a fun restaurant -- Station 7.
I'm figuring on rolling along at around 10 mph. Judging by my pace on my weekend tour last year to Gifford Pinchot State Park, that may be a bit pessimistic, but hey, it's vacation, I'm gonna relax . . . if it kills me!
And who knows, a good old Eastern Shore headwind, and that pace may end up seeming fantastically optimistic.
Anyone interested in coming along for the ride? If so, let me know, I can PM or e-mail more details. I'm going to book the campsites soon, probably August 31st. Total cost, if you're splitting a site with someone, would be about $40 for the weekend.