Sunday, May 13, we decided to strap the trailer onto the tandem and take the "rig" back on the Eastern Trail. We needed to practice getting the trailer to fit through the poles put up so motorized vehicles cannot go on the trail. Today was quite successful! We never pulled the trailer off the tandem and only bumped the trailer on the side a few times, but in a very minor way, so no harm, no foul. We went down the Eastern Trail to where it goes around I-195. There we turned around and headed home. While we were resting, prior to heading north again, we made friends with a couple who ride a recumbent tandem. They were telling us of their travels and encouraging us to use organizations like Adventure Cycling for help with maps and campgrounds. We exchanged contact information and headed back north. One thing we've realized, especially after these past two days, we need to be sure to take better breaks and fuel up more frequently. Today we did 35.5 miles on two bananas, an apple, and some Doritos. Not the best diet plan! Of course, the trip back over the Casco Bay Bridge via our Chevy Aveo with Becca & Davey D for some Red's Ice Cream was faster and more filling (perhaps a bit less nutritious, however!).
Saturday, May 12, we headed down to Back Bay Bicycle to purchase some new, improved bicycle shorts. What a difference! With improved gel padding, we headed west on Route 302 to South Windham. We enjoyed the minor detour off Rt 302 onto Duck Pond Road, then off 302 onto Pope Road. We took Pope Road to Route 202 and headed back down Route 237. This took us right to Beal's Ice Cream! Imagine that! What a treat to stop for a double dip prior to heading home through Westbrook. Our total mileage was 28.5 miles.
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