Andrew is back from his bike camping trip. I wasn't worried about him until the surprise rain started to fall in the afternoon. I didn't know if he had taken the trash bags I had reminded him to take just in case to cover his sleeping bag (I knew he had a disposable poncho). Then in the evening, it got quite chilly. Did he have a sweatshirt (probably not)? Then we got thunderstorm after thunderstorm. It poured buckets. I was hoping he was able to stay dry in his tent.
Well he was home before 2:00 on Sunday. The traveled from Oaks to Green Lane (20 miles), stopped at Moccia's for lunch, and camped in Green Lane. Then returned on Sunday stopping at Wawa in C'ville for lunch on their way back. He had a GREAT time. It did rain a bit on their ride up, but Andrew and his travel buddy Sean just kept going. They were the faster riders and got to the park over 1 hour ahead of the rest of the troop. Thankfully it hadn't rained at the park yet, so they were able to set up their tents on dry ground (yes, Andrew did cover his sleeping bag) and thankfully Andrew and his tentmate Collin picked a good spot as they were dry through-out the night (not everyone was so lucky).
Andrew didn't stop riding once he hit the park, he wanted to tour the park on his bike, and explore the trails too. He had a hard time finding friends that could keep up with him (as he can't go alone). He enjoyed his freeze dried spagetti and meat sauce dinner and ate all his snacks on the first day. Next time he'll listen to me and pack more!
He enjoyed riding so much and wants to go further next time, 20 miles was nothing for him, even weighed down with gear! He really wants to do more riding and wants to sign up for the Iron Tour that rides by our house every year (yesterday was the day this year). Looks like he has yet another hobby.
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