A People Lost on the Journey

Of all times to be reminded of a bike ride, this one arrives just as the first real snow of the season is predicted.

My last bike tour took place in my new backyard, sort of. It was a round trip tour of the Panhandle viewing things I hadn’t seen for a long time, some I was aware of and some that were close enough if something went really wrong I was confident I could get home.

It was also close enough to be tempted go left instead of right at certain intersections. It happens when you’re in a place that is familiar in context, but leads to another decision. Do I take the road planned or...