One and a quarter centuries

This past Sunday Mark and I cycled from central CT to central MA, around scenic Quabbin Resevoir and back. Here are some stats:

Miles: 125.7
Time: 8:36
Elevation: 3,840'
Calories burned: 6,452
Crashes: 1
Conversations with the law: 1
Encounters with assholes yellin from their trucks: 2
Views of the resevoir: 0

A little foggy and wet early on

Here comes the sun

Newly painted white line + Water = Crash
50 miles into our ride and cruising along at 20 mph, Mark was crossing a shoulder line to move out of the way of a runner and his bike slid out from under him. He fell into my bike, knocking me to the pavement and slamming himself into the road. We assessed the damage and decided to press on.

Mark's road rash

Enjoying the foliage

Where's the resevior?

Some more of Mark's road rash and tire burn from hitting my bike

Our route

Elevation profile

Speed vs. Time Chart

A Run Around The Block

Last weekend's trip included a run around Block Island. Shan joined me for the first 5K and Uncle Frank and Keith joined me for the first 10K. I contiuned on, taking in the sights with a counterclockwise 20 mile tour of the island.

Shan, Me, Frank and Keith at the start of our run.

Go Shan!

Southeast Lighthouse

East side shore

Block Island Ferry

Shore on northern tip of island

North Lighthouse

Running along the beach

Dirt roads to finish up the run

Post run chillin'

Elevation

2,500 feet of climbing in today's ride... Hatch Hill, Rte 195, Old Post Rd., Mile Hill, Dockerel Rd...

Sunday Ride

Mark and I snapped some pics on our bike ride this past Sunday:

Everyone but the moon is sleeping at the start of the ride

Me

Mark

A Day At The Beach

Although the weather forecast called for rain this afternoon, we took a chance and headed for the beach. The rain never came and we all had fun in Watch Hill, RI. Shannon got her Dell's lemonade and clam fritters. The kids had ice cream cones, rode on the flying horse carousel and played on the beach. And I got to enjoy the smiles on everyone's faces. :)

Blueberry Pickin'

Today was a perfect day for blueberry pickin':

Heublein Tower Hike

Today we took the kids on a hike in the Talcott Mountain State Park up to the Heublein Tower. The kids managed to hike the 2.5 mile round trip plus the 120 steps to the top of the tower. Well, I had to carry Ciara a little bit when she got tired and said her legs had "too much exercise in them." :)

A little picnic at the top

Observation room at the top of the tower