Yes, There Are Mountains in New England...

[SheFly]

how did you get that leg shot?
sounds like a pretty tough climb!

DH took that shot while riding - it's his leg in the photo

Bikehubby and I went on our first rideon our cyclocross bikes this last Friday, so we could go on both dirt roads and tar roads and it was so much fun! The gearing was hard to get used to after having a triple on my road bike, but they are so great for multi-use!

Gearing wasn't my issue on the 'cross bike (although I was looking for a few lower gears...) since I have a double on my road bike also. My gearing is 42/34 x 11-28.

The real issue for me was the different geometry - caused some sore neck and shoulder muscles for sure! The other difference was in my confidence - my road bike is much more stable than my 'cross bike, so I took it a little easier on the descents than I normally would have.

Are there no original town names in New England?

I grew up in Hollis, ME. Robyn mentioned a Hollis, NH (I think.) We did our groceries in Gorham, ME and your ride started in Gorham, NH.

We're only spending a week in Maine this summer and family visiting will suck up most of our days. I keep telling myself we need to go back for longer sometime and really ride.

What size tires do you have on your cross bike SheFly?

Definitely no unique names here . Have you and Thom decided whether you are brining the tandem this summer? We are organizing a tandem adventure for July 7th in Bethel - would be great if you could join us (even if you are on your single bikes).

Tires on the 'cross bike are 700c x 30 kenda kwick cross tires, and I had about 80 psi in them (a little too much for the dirt climbs/descents, but not really enough for the road...).

Robyn - I will have to figure out where that ride you were supposed to do went - sounds interesting!

SheFly