Grandview/Buckroe Bike and Swim 6/19/2012

Christine hosted an outstanding day for us touring through the back roads of Grandview and Buckroe. Riders included Christine, Bill B, Bob M, JP, Mark, Dottie, Sandy B, J, T, Steve, Stephanie and Phyllis. We met at Christine's bay side cottage in Grandview--all except for Mark who was late due to a flat (car) tire. We met up with Mark at Buckroe Beach and briefly discussed the merits of Nitrogen for tires. We continued our ride to Fort Monroe where we rode through the fort and down the seawall. Bob filled us in on some of the history. We ate our lunches in the shade on one of the picnic shelters and watched Phyllis fly her kite. Then we pedaled back to Buckroe where we swam and lay on the beach for awhile. Soon, we heard the distant call of ice cream sundaes and banana splits and made haste back to Grandview. There we were treated to ice cream delights while sitting on Christine's brand new deck watching the splendor of the Chesapeake Bay before us. As we prepared to leave we realized the day must have been a bit much for JP's Prius and his battery needed a jump. Fortunately, Sandy "McGyver" had her trusty jumper cables!Another great day for the Tuesday Group!

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