In Saratoga Springs we stopped at Spa City Bicycle Works looking for some energy chews and a pump to air our tires. The shop was in the first floor of the owner's home, and had two, calm black labs roaming the place. The owner had our energy chews, air pump, advice on where to have lunch (The Barrelhouse, WONDERFUL sandwiches), and also advice on how to avoid NY 29 for the rest of our day. The state road had gotten busier and busier, and its shoulder more uncertain as the day progressed, so we welcomed his local knowledge. The balance of the ride was on quiet roads, and we arrived in Schuylerville without further incident.
Saratoga Monument.
Schuylerville is on two NY highways, and also on the Hudson River. Nice little town, several nice restaurants, and most importantly, a laundromat. We were out of clean riding gear, and the already worn stuff would actively resist any attempt we would make to wear it.
We had chosen to take an extra day in Schuylerville so that we could go back to Saratoga Springs and the Saratoga Raceway. Why not stay in Saratoga Springs? Motel rates at $400 and up. This coming weekend is the premier weekend for the entire racing season at Saratoga. We even heard stories of $700 one night stays. Our motel in Schuylerville at $80 looked pretty good.
Nice houses on Union Ave in Saratoga Springs.
This was inside a grocery store in Saratoga Springs.
The oldest sports venue in continuous operation in the United States.
There is a ton of history and culture in Saratoga Springs. We just went to the race track, contributing $12 towards the health of the ponies, but as we have said so many times this trip, "This place deserves a return visit."
This is a horse winning a race. Needless to say, not one we bet on.
Tomorrow we cross the Hudson River, and head into Vermont, our second new state after New York.
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Are you actually keeping a written list of "places to visit again"? you should and then I could borrow it! It is even fun to take this trip by "proxy"!
Weather here has been quite overcast and rainy which is translating into humid. But none of this is going to matter to me because in 13 minutes, I'll be retired!
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