Did a 35-mile ride early, before I had dinner guests. I have some pictures here, of a ride that I did 2 days ago that was 44 miles. I didn't have the camera today but I figure, heck, I rode on most of the same roads today so it's sorta like the same thing. I like when people show pictures of where they ride. Besides, I've just learned how to put text between the photos.

Most of my area is heavily wooded but there are a couple of farms with open fields near me.


"My" classic view into southern NH. This view is early in the ride, about 2 miles from the house. Mt. Monadnock is about 17 miles to the north as the crow flies.


One of my many 1.5 country lanes. These roads I ride on have very little to no traffic.


Sigh. Some days I pine for good pavement. This stuff just does a number if you're in a groove.


The road to Royalston is up, and up. It has max grades of 22% or so, most are between 11-15% interspersed with 8-10%. It's 6.5 miles, and I'll use this particular road to help improve climbing. But at the top, finally, Royalston. Your quintessential New England white town common and Main Street. Complete with desolation. There wasn't a soul around.



I love this barn. It's on Main Street. Hmm. The trees are turning color up here. Albeit the weaker ones. But it's only August!



I follow a river for a little bit near the end of the ride. Short
lived as it is a narrow valley. 5 minutes, then I cross the river and it is up a hill to home for 2 miles.


Here's a link to pictures of the rest of the ride.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...ost=good-times