Oleno to Ichetucknee

Today was a beautiful clear crips day (mid 60's). Started riding at the beginning of the trail, outside Oleno Park on U.S. 441. Then the trail paralleled County Road 18 towards Ft. White. A beautiful, rural, but hilly (by Florida standards). On my cheapo Kmart special it was difficult; Randy seemed to glide along. At 7 1/2 miles I was afraid of going further for fear of not being able to ne

gotiate the "hills" back. However, going back was actually easier. We drove the trail to see what was further on, and discovered we had stopped just short of the town of Ft. White. So I could have gone much further probably without any problem. Next time. Most of the trail is in the sun; a few shady areas. Saw only 4 other bicyclists. Not many road crossings. Definitely will try again with my old bike--but look forward to trying it with a new bike in the near future.

14 Miles
101 thus far!