This past weekend I did the 50 mile Bike’s Edge Ride. It was a really great ride through the hills of Harwingting, New Hartford, and Barkhamstead. I didn’t plan on a 50 mile ride, in fact I was thinking that 25 was more my style, but at the last minute I was convinced to do the 50 miler.
I have to say, I’m glad I did. The morning started off rainy, I almost blew off the ride completely. The rain ended at 7:30, and I was at the even in Rockwell Park in Bristol by 8. A little after 8:30 we took off, and within about 30 minutes the sun came out. The day ended up being perfect. The route was great! Enough hills to keep it interesting, but plenty of flat areas and down hills to keep you fresh. Of course, the scenery can’t be beat. I think I might turn the route into my standard 50 miler. I think I can trim a handful of miles off and get it down to 30 or so, while maintaining the best parts of the ride.
I have a couple more rides coming up, including a ride on the rails to trails from Framington into Massachusetts. That should be fun. After that it will likely be time to start up that spin class again.