Less than a mile into the ride we were going down a paved, leaf covered road when suddenly the front wheel dipped down and there was this awful noise that everyone could hear. Must have hit a big pothole that was covered with leaves. Thought I saw what might have been a crack in the front wheel. We were close to my house so the group headed that way. After a few blocks, I lost air in the tire and called for a ride. Swapped out bikes at home and we started on our way into the wind.
Return trip with the wind was great! Stiff crosswinds. So many times we’ll head into the wind to start and then not get the payoff on the way back because the wind died down or changed directions. Today was a great payoff. The wind speed increased throughout the day. Thx to Casey and the group (Tim, Michelle, Rick, Monica & Kevin).