The Coffeeneuring Challenge: Cup #1

Seven coffee shops in six weekends. What a great idea; just as the season is winding down, Mary G. threw down the gauntlet on her Chasing Mailboxes blog by creating the Coffeeneuring Challenge to keep the motivation high and infuse local economies with a little rando-currency. The only trouble is, this year, I'm gearing up as most folks are down shifting. Nonetheless, I love the idea, so with one part of my mind focussed on the elusive R-12, the other part can ease up and smell the coffee.

My Coffeeneuring Odyssey began today with a quick solo spin over to New Paltz to the Mudd Puddle Cafe.

26 miles, one steaming espresso. Now I'm off to the Woodstock Film Festival, gotta run.

The Hudson Valley Randonneur visits The Daily Randonneur.

I was honored to have been asked by MG to participate in her Q & A series on "The Daily Randoneur," which coincided with my "coming out party" on the NYC 200K. Here's the post. MG and her husband Felkerino were riding on the PA 1000K last year as well and have been super supportive during my recovery. I'm itching to ride with them on one of their DC Rando events, but that will have to wait until next year. If you do not already follow it, The Daily Randonneur is a fantastic rando blog as is MG's Chasing Mailboxes.