Two States of Rain

Activity Date: April 18, 2024

Ann began working at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Hanover, New Hampshire mid April so I took a few days off to see her new place and explore the area on two wheels. There was rain in the forecast but it was supposed to be later in the day. 

New Bike Day - Specialized Stumpjumper Evo

Original publisher date: Apr 28, 2024

Ann changed jobs mid April and that meant I would spending more time up north. One of her work colleague’s (who convinced her to make the move) husband had this XL Stump Jumper sitting around and sold it to me $400. I needed a full suspension mountain bike because I was getting a Killington Beast Pass this year and Ann and I will be downhill mountain biking together. 

Bloomin’ Metric Cycling Date

Activity date: May 19, 2024

I convinced Ann to ride the Bloomin’ Metric with me. This would be Ann’s longest ride to date with me and the first time in14 years I am not riding with my father. 

6th Cycling Date

 Original Date: March 31st, 2024

On a crisp spring Sunday, Ann and I took a drive up into Litchfield County to ride around Lake Waramaug. A much flatter ride than our first gravel ride that included some hills. We are still together!

President’s Day at PHP

Snow Dog, PHP’s grooming machine got an upgrade - it now pulls the driver on a metal sled which is heavier and compacts the groom even more. That was evident today. Just about everything I rode on was perfect.