Thwarted Plans 🚧
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Thwarted plans are part and parcel of a cyclist’s life. How often have we had to postpone or cancel a ride because of bad weather? Or change a planned route because of some other event in our path? It’s hard to enjoy the ride under such circumstances!
Today was one such time. I wanted to take the hybrid to the park; do a few laps; and then go home. This was a case of thwarted plans!
As I approached the park entrance that I planned to use, I saw that the street alongside the park was full of parked cars. This is unusual for 8:30 am on a Sunday; and I knew immediately that something was going on. What now?
Change of Plans 🤔
I soon realized that some kind of foot-race was about to start; and that meant a change of plans. I knew that, if I continued riding laps, I’d be caught up in that crowd. It’s happened before; and is quite frustrating. Foot traffic on the jogging/cycling path is supposed to stay to the left; but not everyone does it. Especially not during an event that draws a big crowd.
I wasn’t a quarter of a way through Lap 1 when I heard the cry of, “On your marks; get set”; and a blast on a trumpet. I decided to get around the park to the entrance I’d used; and then leave the park to the runners.
Some of those runners were FAST! About halfway around the park, someone on a bicycle came along calling out that the lead runners were approaching. I was going 9-10 mph; and those guys were passing me! So I stuck to my change of plans; and got out of the park.
ABOUT ME
I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story.
I live in New Orleans; and retired in January 2023. More time for cycling!
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