Coffeeneuring 2019 - Ride 7

Sunday November 24, 2019

Our final ride of the season is usually less fanfare than the others, usually because it gets pretty windy and chilly in late November.   We usually complete our coffeeneuring by this time, but there has been so much going on that we only had time today to go on a short one before we have to see and visit others who need us. 

This year was no different. 

Under sunny skies and maybe 48 degrees, we rode around the golf course to the local Circle K to grab a coffee with cream and a Vanilla Cappuccino. 

While there, an older gentleman rode up on his Schwinn trike with a battery operated front rim. He told us he usually gets about 15 miles per charge on his 36v setup, but is going to add batteries so he can ride 36 miles round trip to Ft Pickens and back. We chatted a little about the e-biking rage right now and the thought has crossed our minds a little be to consider adding a battery type drive to the tandem if we ever want to tour.  He said he was 66 years old and only likes to pedal sometimes, then told us about his childhood and fighting with siblings, so his dad bought them a bike they could both ride on together.  We always get kudos on our tandem rides from others and usually people ask us questions, or ask if the person on the back has to pedal.  We always laugh and say that I always know when someone on the back is not pedaling. It usually gets us a laugh back and we pedal on. 

So, in conclusion, even though the 2019 rides were shorter in length than prior years, they still offer quality time to visit with neighbors, enjoy the beautiful Florida weather (most of the time) get some exercise and and enjoy the cook and coffeeoutside.  To another successful run, CHEERS!

Ride 2.63 miles

Sunny 48 degrees, north wind 10 mph

Cappuccino and Coffee with French Vanilla at local Circle K.