26 miles actual. The Camp Chase Trail connects the Scioto River Trail in Columbus with the Prairie Grass Trail in London. When the eastern portion of the CCT is finished through SW Columbus, the Ohio to Erie Trail will be effectively complete from Cincinnati to Columbus. We trail headed at Darby Creek Landing, just east of Georgesville on a bright and sunny morning. Lin, Linda, Diane and Stephen were working or traveling so it was a small group. Lin authorized Scott to announce “It’s a beautiful day”. He did. It was. Jack and Kathy joined us on their new rides. Kathy has a 2003 TE nicely restored by Gene, and Jack has a like-new 1993 Ryan Vanguard. Sherm showed up on his brand new Surly LHTD. We are an eclectic ride group. After climbing out of the Darby Creek valley, we picked up the rail-trail and headed west to London. The day warmed nicely and we saw many other cyclists. At London we took some urban streets to check out a new pizza place. The food was quite good. Pizza + Fat Tire Ale = a happy rider. The return trip was warm, pleasant and uneventful. We even had a mild tailwind. As always, the final downhill run into the Darby Creek Landing was a treat. No mechanicals or mishaps. Good ride!