This is my second year attempting Coffeeneuring and my first year completing the challenge! Last year, I was one ride short because I got the dates wrong.
Saturday, October 10
Biked to the shop to drop off an iron-on patch for a friend. Then a couple of us biked to a friend's porch to catch up and chat.
- Distance: 14.26 miles
- Drink: decaf drip with creamer
- Location: brief stop at Oak City Cycling, then a friend's porch
Monday, October 12
A friend of mine got a new bike, so we headed to a coffee shop after work to test out her new whip!
- Distance: 6.88 miles
- Drink: decaf latte
- Location: Cup A Joe
Sunday, October 18
An old friend, an old bike, and some very good weather. Said friend hadn't ridden in a long time, so this was a big ride for him!
- Distance: 16.77 miles
- Drink: hot cocoa
- Location: somewhere on the Neuse River Greenway
Tuesday, October 20
Another ride with a friend, this time on gravel. She brought tasty muffins, and we caught a bit of the sunset before we headed out.
- Distance: 9.47 miles
- Drink: decaf drip with creamer
- Location: William B. Umstead State Park
Friday, October 30
I had the day off work (went camping this weekend), so I took the morning to bike to one of my favorite coffee shops in the area. They were serving up a “Campfire Mocha” which entails graham-cracker infused milk and a big ol' marshmallow!
- Distance: 8.41 miles
- Drink: Campfire Mocha
- Location: Jubala Coffee
Saturday, November 7
A few of us organized a ride to Durham on this day, and it also happened to be the day that Biden was officially project to win the US presidency. We met up with a couple of other folks at a brewery to celebrate.
- Distance: 47.63 miles
- Drink: Black is Beautiful imperial stout
- Location: Durty Bull
Sunday, November 22
A very quick, last-minute ride to complete the challenge. This is an old route that got me into biking several years ago. Quick, short, and sweet!
- Distance: 5.20 miles
- Drink: hot cocoa
- Location: Powell Drive Park