OK, I'll start the thread.
I did a completely enjoyable utilitarian ride on my Jamis today. I've been trying to keep it low key since I got back from my course on Thursday night. First, we rode to the farmer's market in Carlisle. We had a choice of 2 roads, both heavily populated by cyclists; we chose the one with less climbing. At one main intersection, I counted 14 cyclists and 4 cars! We got there a bit late, since I wasn't really sure when it closed. We bought some corn and fresh lemonade and were able to resist the fact it's in the parking lot of Kimball's Ice Cream. Then we headed back to Concord center on the same road. There were less roadies out by this time and a lot more people riding hybrids. I dropped off a prescription at the pharmacy, we rode to the parking lot with the bike rack and I did an errand at the store where I buy make up.I found out the product I wanted to replace was so old that they don't make it anymore, so I had to look at stuff to replace it. Then we walked around and checked out a new restaurant, but it was too heavy for a lunch where we had to ride home afterwards. We ended up buying really great sandwiches at the Cheese Shop (an institution here) and we sat on a bench and ate, watching the tourists. Then, after about a half hour, we rode home. It was kind of cloudy, looking like rain, but now it's sunny.
17.64 enjoyable miles with a purpose. I am getting old!
(but have longer rides planned for tomorrow and monday).