First ride

Everyone is excited and maybe a bit nervous about the ride. In any case, everyone is very friendly and some have done the ride several times already. There are some very experienced riders here (not in our group) and some newbies like us. I got my rental bike, bright red with lots of gears, and took a short ride to a site overlooking the old city. See the attached pics. They're big on identification here; note all the stickers on my helmet, and there are more on the bike, suitcases, day packs, etc. Plus, of course, the badge with our ten name (almost correct). I'm also attaching a picture to remind you of Israeli breakfasts. Eat your heart out, I certainly am.Read more