November 19/20 rides

[Koronin]

Does riding in a parade count? I got to be part of the group that rode in the parade for our new LBS, then of course had to ride from the end of the parade route back to where all the vehicles were parked. Got to meet several of the guys who typically do the group rides (not quite ready for that yet), but everyone was really cool and it was nice to meet some people as well. I was one of two gals and about 7-8 guys (including my husband).
Here's a link to the group of 3 pictures they (bicycle gallery) posted on their facebook page from the parade. I'm not in any of the pictures. Not sure when they may get some more pictures posted. http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...49990902_n.jpg

[Crankin]

Did a 25.3 mile ride; just around local roads in Acton, Carlisle, Westford, Chelmsford, and back to Carlisle and Concord. It's very warm, between 58 and 66 during the ride, but with a breeze, so it didn't feel too hot. Had to stop and take my vest and light head cover off after about 5 miles.
We stopped twice; once at Great Brook Farm, to use the bathroom, and the whole lot was full. Lots of mountain bikers on the trails, but even more people coming out to the "country" from the city. Then we rode over to Ferns and I had a very unhealthy lunch of half a blueberry crumble thing. By the time we got back to our street at about 3:15 I had to put my light on, it's already so shadowy and the sun is low.
May try to brave an early AM dark ride tomorrow at 5:30. It's supposed to be 37.

[Fredwina]

did a brief 20 miler on the bent to castleton and back Very warm, but very windy