Day 51 A great ride, even on another bike. Ticonderoga, New York to West Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Day 51.  We went up to see the full fall colors again.  When we started at about 200 feet above sea level only a few of the trees were broken out in color, but as we climbed they just got brighter.  Here is a series of tree-shots starting low and climbing.

Along the way we found a covered bridge, and indeed it was a covered railroad bridge!  Being a railfan, and loving these types of things, it was fun to look and climb around.

As for interesting things for the day, here are a few.

The other thing that happened was that my bike gave up the ghost - appropriate for the season I guess.  The chain I got replaced in Buffalo, NY broke and got caught in the spokes of the rear tire.  This wrenched the derailleur and destroyed that in a heartbeat.  I was on the side of the road, 2/3's of the way up a very steep grade with no means of transportation.  There was no fixing it!  Gayle came to the rescue by offering her bike to use for the next two days - Whew!  A few adjustments and I was back in a saddle again.  I finished the climbs and will be continuing on tomorrow with her bike, but at least I am still in action!!