April rides

[Crankin]

First real long ride of the year. It ended up being 45.7 miles, as we took a slightly shorter way home. 2,200 ft. of climbing. We rode to Bolton Orchards for lunch, a slightly different way, which involved lots of hills, ones I am usually riding down!
After lunch was the usual, a long slog up Still River Rd to the Fruitlands in Harvard, then heading toward home. It was about 67 today, I took my arm warmers off, so I guess it's the first short sleeved ride of the year. I felt really good for most of the ride, although the first 2 hills were tough. MY average was slightly higher than the hard ride I did Wednesday, so I am OK.
ETA: The ride had 2,400 ft. of climbing... and my legs feel incredibly good today. Walked to the gym (the long way, 1.5 miles), did my power lifting class, and walked home. It was 38 degrees when I went there and 70 when I came home, all within a bit less than 2 hours. Probably will go for a little recovery ride later.