Spring is just about here in Connecticut, and today it was a perfect day for a ride. The sun was out, even if it was a little on the cool side. I headed north west to one of my favorite rides up Sandy Brook Road.
The ride gradually climbs on the way out, and today I had a headwind as well, but a nice gradual down hill, and tailwind coming home.
I saw quite a few other cyclists out enjoying the weather.
Today’s weather in Connecticut turned out to be pretty nice. I was busy in the morning, but in the afternoon it was sunny and 45 degrees, so I set out to get in a short ride. Once I got out on the road the wind picked up, and it felt much colder.
The loop I did includes a nice hill, so I was able to warm up a little on the climb.
I’m looking forward to Spring. I’d like to get out and ride without all the layers to stay warm.
In 1899, Charles “Mile-a Minute” Murphy set a speed record by riding a bicycle behind a train on Long Island, New York, and completed a mile in 57.8 seconds. The bicycle used in this record attempt is owned by the Springfield Museums Association in Massachusetts, but has been in storage for the last three years. Now, a town on Long Island wants to bring the bicycle home, and has offered $20,000 for the bicycle.
This photo of the bike is from the Nassau County Museum Archive when it was on display there.
Personally, if I was investing $20,000 for a bicycle, I’d probably opt for something made of carbon, and titanium, but it’s nice to want to own a piece of history to put on display. Read more about the story of Mile-a-minute Murphy here or here.
