Started the day way too early for some with breakfast, devotions, and photo opps before getting on the bikes.  This year we have a father-son-grandfather team.  John Lundin is the father and Tommy is his son.  Bill Lundin is called "Pa Pa," by Tommy.  We also have a mother-daughter-father team made up of Becky, Kelly and Ken Gifford.

We got lost less than one mile from the church before we ever got onto the Little Miami Scenic Trail.  They hid the trailhead at the top of a steep hill.  Once we found the trail it was pretty much smooth pedaling the rest of the day.  We rode 56 good miles and made some new friends along the way.

It was nice to arrive at Faith Community UMC in Xenia and receive such a great welcome.  They even had "Welcome Pedaling Parsons" on the marquee out front.  Their United Methodist Men served up spaghetti, meatballs, salad, and dessert that looked like an exploded cream puff with strawberries.  It was all good the last drop. 

Speaking of dropping, I'm ready to inflate my air mattress, though it's only 7:43 PM.  Looking forward to some more beautiful miles and new friends tomorrow as we head to Springfield.

Happy Trails In Christ,

Don Richards