BikeRide

Today I got out for a solo ride on one of my favorite 50 mile routes that I haven’t been on in a while.  Starting in Canton, CT, I headed northwest to New Hartford and Pleasant Valley where I spotted many fisherman out on the Farmington River.  I then headed up Sandy Brook Road, then on to Norfolk, which claims the highest elevation of any Connecticut town.

Once in Norfolk I decided to take Mountain Road to Westside Road.  I had not been on Westside Road before, and it was a nice quite road, but the pavement ended after a while, and the dirt sections had some new loose rock that was a bit dangerous to ride, but it wasn’t too long.

I headed back by Winchester Lake, and Winchester Center where there was a quilt show going on on the village center.

This was my longest ride of the year so far, and I felt it in my legs the last 5 miles or so.  I am working up toward a century ride on June 20th.

Here are a few photo from the ride.  See more on Flickr.

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.