Day 5- Kingston NY to Matamoras PA- Play misty for me

On a day with a predicted 70% chance of thunderstorms and predicted temps in the 90's, we escaped with just a very humid day with temps in the low 80's. We were lucky today.

The morning air was very heavy, resulting in a fair amount of mist and wet sunglasses. We started out at 160 feet and over the day climbed to 1300 feet before dropping precipitously at the end. A 70 mile day, with 3200 feet of climbing. An average Anchor House ride day.

We left Kingston and biked through the outskirts of New Paltz.  Maybe it was the mist, but today was not as scenic as yesterday but the riding was great. The usual highlight, the Shawangunk mountains, were obscured by mist.

Horse farm with the Shawangunks in the misty background

Renoir like hay roll

A true highlight was a SAG stop at an ice cream stand. Nothing makes cyclists happier than ice cream! Well, maybe beer.

Happy boys!

Da boys

Adam in motion....

Ken's typical view looking down at his handlebars

 Some pretty scenes from today...

I'll leave with a few words from the banquet dinner and awards ceremony.  An award was given to an amazing young man who was homeless three years ago and is now in his second year at Montclair State University with a 3.8 GPA. His life was totally turned around by the support he received from Anchor House. He is why we ride. So far we have raised $482,000. We are on track for a record breaking year.  If you'd like to contribute, click HERE

Here are some photos from the banquet/ceremony:

A happy Ken with Adam and long time great friend DJ

Da boys- Ben and Gabe Hayon and Adam

My two buddies got awards tonight- Joan with a ten year award and Eric
 with a five year award