I rode my last cycling event of the year yesterday. The Pumpkin Patch Pedal is a nice flat century that is ridden in the Jamesburg/Monroe areas of New Jersey. On the route you pass lots of farms, horse stables, pretty residential areas, and of course, pumpkin patches. To add to the experience, some rest areas feature pumpkin and apple pie!

Unfortunately the day was rainy, so I elected to take the 1/2 century route. The first 2 1/2 hours were ridden in rain and my feet, once again, were soaked as they were in the North Fork Century. I have to invest in some waterproof booties. The Twin Lights ride was offered on the same weekend, but I took this one because a sinus infection kept me from it last year. I'd like to ride it in nice weather one year. Maybe next year. If that one rains on me or I get sick again, I'll take it as a sign to stay away, :)

I rode in 4 century rides this year, only completing 100 miles for 2 of them because of rain. On the Northfork I did 80 and the Pumpkin Patch was 50. I'm hoping for a better, drier season in 2007.