Sunday, Dec. 3 rides

[fixedgeargirl]

Chilly and windy here today, so I was not to psyched to be out on the road. I crammed my MTB into my car and drove to a State Park that has a trail I hadn't been on on foot or wheel. I was not surprised to see that the "trail" started out as a dirt road. But there was a lot of dirt road, and I was hoping for something more. And I spied it, a little single track! Wound up finding some fun stuff in amongst the trees, and few little trail branches I can go back to explore. I might even leave the house before 1 PM next time!

[DeniseGoldberg]

Another beautiful chilly but sunny day... it was 35 degrees when my bike and I rolled out of the door for a quick 21 mile spin. The wind was quiet, a big change from yesterday's ride - and because of the lack of wind, 21 miles at 35 degrees today felt warmer than my 24 miles in yesterday's windy 42 degrees. And by some dumb luck, I managed to guess right for cool weather clothing.

After my ride, I headed to the New Hampshire coast for a couple hours of walking - and was treated to a visit with a pair of mute swans that seem to hang out in the marshy area across the road from the rolling ocean.

Rolling down the road in beautiful (but cool) sunlight:


Mute swan in a quick conversation with a sea gull:


--- Denise

[3weight]

Hey fixedgeargirl~
Glad to see another Iris Murdoch fan! I've not read that book but given the bike reference I may have to pick it up and read it! Love your signature line!
Teresa