Lemonstar to Lunenburg to Shirley, Ride # 92

Blustery. Wind rush, leaf swirl. Why is wind so much louder when it's cold out? A clear day, sun bright, sharp. A full layer day, booties to boot.

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It's that great time of year in New England when the afternoon light is frequently dramatic - huge pure skies with puffy pink clouds, or milky blue canopy dome of deep infinity; and the countryside awash in creamy buttery yellow sun-sink. And purple, there is always purple in there at some point.

Time after work to ride through Lunenburg and to nearby Shirley, loop through that old town with its classic New England town commons, then back to Lemonstar. At mid-afternoon there is little traffic on the roads and so the ride is pleasant. I feel good and pedal like a gazelle running (I imagine), I fly over newly paved roads with a muted whir.

Shirley Center Town Commons, Nov. 19, 2013

Lemonstar
Late Afternoon, Nov. 19, 2013

Ride Stats: Ride # 92, 21.82 miles (33 km), 15.2 mph, 83+ minutes, sunny bright day but really windy!