Yesterday's ride in the Berkshires was one of our old favorites, done in reverse. So, instead of climbing the Tyringham "wall," interspersed with flats and rolling hills, we did about 11 miles of steady climbing, a few downhills, went down the wall, more ups into Stockbridge, with rollers for the last 9 miles.
I like this better, but it was tough. Roads were so quiet, although some not in great shape. The weather has been perfect, high 70s and dry.