We are staying put for a while as I get back to work this week (I’m working on the loop), but that doesn’t mean that we can’t explore a little.

I got on the ol’ bike and trekked up the road to the Alton Marina and back. I haven’t ridden as much as normal lately and 33 miles is stretching my legs a bit. My mid-40s body was saying, “nope” while my 19-year-old ego was saying, “shut up, body… you’re fine.”

I was rewarded with some beautiful bluffs and river views.

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