Rode about 34 miles from Hatfield, NH to Montague, NH (route map) with one old friend and two new ones. The was chilly, in the mid-40s, and windy. The scenery was good, but wildlife sightings nonexistent. There were some really quaint "children playing" signs (similar to this). Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture. Our turn-around was at the Book Mill in Montague, NH where we stopped for coffee and cold drinks at "The Lady Killigrew." Oddly, they don't have ice available in the colder weather. The why of that seemed logical to the server, but escaped me.
I was borrowing a friend's bike, titanium with a carbon fork and Speedplay pedals--a first for me with those three items. It was a very nice ride. Although the pedals took some getting used to, they are a very good design.
The hills were fairly mild as the route was mostly alongside the Connecticut River. Nonetheless, they were a bit of a challenge as I've been riding the flatlands of the Eastern Shore for the last couple of years. My legs were very restless while trying to sleep that night.
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