A beautiful August ride on the Latah Trail

11 Riders for our Latah Trail Ride

I was glad we choose the Latah trail for our August Easy does it ride. It was going to top 90 in the Lewiston Clarkston Valley and our ride would be cool and in the trees. We had a great turn out for the ride; Brenda McIntosh and I where first, then Gary and Donna Callahan showed up with Chuck King from Pullman, next came Lori Gaskill and her friend Janet, followed by Heather and Beth Rimmelsbacher, and Coller Tougher, and last but not least Mary Hoesenhrl. I couldn’t believe it. Most of our group had never been on the Latah Trail.

I encouraged everyone to watch the busy trail and go at their own pace. Just out of the parking lot Lori came up with a slow leak/flat tire. I was more then happy to fix her flat but she emphatically stated no, that’s it, I’m getting a new bike. Jay’s off to Alaska fishing with his buddies, so I’m getting a bike. Well , there you go. Husbands beware. When mom needs a new bike, mom gets a new bike. So, we quickly lost Lori and Janet on this ride, but I know we’ll see her again and I can’t wait to see what bike she’ll buy.

The ride was beautiful. The sky a bit hazy but this ride is always a treat for those of us use to the Lewiston/Clarkston trail. The golden fields, pine tree forests, winding road down to Troy Id. The wind was in our face on the way back but it was pleasant and cool as the heat increased. This was Beth’s first ride beyond 10 miles on the Clarkston bike path and she was hooked. She managed twice the distance and never a complaint.

We finished close to noon and we all went our own way. And surprise, surprise who should show up just to say hi, but Chandler and his wife Becky. They weren’t able to join us for the ride but we updated them on plans for rides still to come including Joseph. Maybe we’ll see them.

Chandler shares a root beer

I was planning to investigate the Moscow farmers market. I haven’t been to the Market in years and it seems like an entire different world at this neighborhood experience. Take it in and while you’re at it, take time to ride the beautiful Latah Trail for a cool August ride.

Moscow Saturday Market