This day in New York has been on all of the rider's radar. We thought it would be one of the hardest of the tour. It proved to be so. With the threat of rain coming in behind us as we rode our thoughts were on the many rolling hills ahead. Rain did come and drenched me on several 45 mph descents. The good part of the weather was a westerly wind as we rode east and cloud cover that held down the temperature. The best part of the day was being joined on part of the ride by my friend Mark Lankes who lives in the area as well as Tucson, AZ. Mark met me on the road wearing the familiar orange Vistoso Cyclists kit and rode along for15 miles or so. Thank you Mark. The Hamlet of Little Falls is populated by 1500 people and is nestled in the hills that surround it. The Erie canal and Mohawk River define its southern border. It is located in Herkimer county. Tomorrow we travel to Bennington, Vermont, state number ten.