Start:  Lockport, NY

Finish: Rochester, NY

Weather:  80 degrees, sunny

Miles:  76

Distance to date: 2,613

I had one of those ‘be careful what you wish for’ experiences last night.  I found a terrific fish fry – a slab of fish batter dipped and fried to perfection, beer dipped fries, cole slaw and rolls, served up with Sam Adams draft and a basket of popcorn.  It was great going down – and then it stayed rolling in my stomach for hours!  Now I can say I have done the Western New York fish fry – and do not need to do it again!  To compensate for so much fried food, today I took a leisurely lunch at a Chinese Buffet – all very tasty and much healthier.

My ride today was very pleasant, the countryside nice, I crossed the canal several times and rode along it in stretches.  I loved the town of Medina, which has the most gorgeous homes and period downtown.

As I rode I thought about all the people on the East coast, hunkered down and waiting for Irene.  I hope that everyone stays safe.

Tonight I am in at the Towpath Motel, right along the route on the outskirts of Rochester.  A very nice place run by most solicitous Indians.  After such a hearty bout of Chinese, I won’t need any dinner.

Five Bedroom mansion with pool in Medina, NY $289,000