FOWLS Foul Weather Finale

Seven (fool?)hardy FOWLS met for the final ride of this season under threatening rain clouds.  After consulting our smart phone weather radars we decided to alter the planned Double Creek route to the east and instead ride west in hopes of avoiding or at least minimizing the rain.  We rode to Ellettsville via Vernal-Woodyard and returned via Maple Grove-Bottom Road.  We reached Ellettsville dry and a bit smug at having outwitted the storms.  Unfortunately, Tlaloc had his revenge on the ride back as we slogged through rain varying from light sprinkles to heavy drops for the final ten miles.  Although wet we all survived the ride having gone 23 miles at an average speed of 15.5 mph arriving back at Bryan Park right at sunset.  It has been a fun season of rides with good companionship and sometimes adventurous routes.  Thanks to all who participated in the F/OWLS rides this year.

Tom Reynolds