First ride of August, the last one (the previous post) was a multi-hour 285 mile (saw it on the trip meter) ride to the mountains, this one was just around Richmond. Went to dinner at Firehouse Subs and then out into/toward the Woodlake area. I went in sort of a loop, out to Midlothian area and down some roads to Hull Street (VA 360). Then rode back toward my place but down Old Humdred Road and made a stop (more on that in the next photo below) and then around Midlothian Turnpike and finally back to the house.
It was a very nice night to ride. Temperature was around 79, and humidity was lower than it has been. In fact, for the last three days its been real nice (this being the 3rd).
All that changes tomorrow when temperature and humidity will make it feel like 100-105. Been hot of late, but we do get breaks now and then.
Tonights ride was just around 35-38 miles but it was a fun ride. This more of taking the cruiser for a cruise...no highway and no real hurry. around 2 hours of exploring and riding.
Exploring was done on the road and also at the Midlothian Mines. This is what remains of the first coal mining operation in North America. Started in the 1800's but this was early days of mining. Now sure how many but at the bottom of a shaft here are some 30 (approximate) miners killed in a late 1800 explosion and tunnel collapse. These are the remains of the building that houses the operation. A later plan to reopen the mines in the 1920's failed. Nice little park and I have been there before in the past. Fun to explore this area and see what there is to see.
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