Initially T and N convinced me to do the 37 mile route. I thought about it for a bit and changed my mind. I knew there was one hill I was not prepared for; I decided the flat 25 miles would suit my out of shape body. I was in for a surprise.

Here is where we separated. It is so pretty out here:



I rode for a bit, and then the first hill. Not a big one, but when you've not been riding, anything is a mountain. I took a short break halfway up to catch my breath.

Looking down the hill


Pretty view from the mid point