Tough going on Saturday! We rode over the big hump to Pearl City on Babbs Grove Road. Continuing west on Goldmine Road into the Loran valley, we braved the big climb out. With 15 miles to get home, the last five was head down into a gusty north wind.
Cycling in March puts your face in a wind no matter which direction you ride. We had the sun to lift our spirits, but still, legs were spent and the tanks emptied.
On Sunday the sun climbed into an azure sky. I called Chuck Beichel about a 9 AM start. "It’s cold; 28 degrees—well maybe 30. Think I’ll ride later or walk today."
Forget yesterday's tired legs. Out we went into the sun and another March blow.
It was early in the season, and we were glad to have a triple crankset with the little "granny" chain ring. Just deflect the wind, stay in ole granny, and spin away.
Riding up bumpy Van Brocklin, we turned west on Stephenson Road and headed over to Rink Road with the wind slapping at our right shoulder.
Turning right on Rink, we kept our head down as far as US Route 20, and continued across. The newly paved section of Rink Road north of 20 was a pleasant relief. The hills and the woods sheltered us from the stiff March wind.
Arriving at Cedarville Road, we reversed the route, hoisted the spinnaker, and sailed for home happy for our granny gear, the sun in our face and clear roads in March.
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