The Ride
There’s a couple of rides around here that are completely epic, and of which I don’t think I’ll ever get tired. Today’s stage was one of them – the loop around southwest Aquidneck Island, specifically Ocean Drive. Sure, there’s some traffic downtown, but in general, it’s awesome.
Headed out with Tracy, who’s in crazy good shape. Part of the highlight for me is riding through downtown Newport – there’s enough traffic that it’s going slower than you can go on a bike, and it’s a trip to dodge traffic. Once you’re past downtown, Ocean Drive weaves along the Atlantic, and takes you into Bellview Drive and the legendary mansions.
The last bit of the ride is out Burma Road – undeveloped property that the Navy’s been hoarding for a while.
This is why I love cycling.
The Race
First day in the mountains, and, as expected, not much shakeup.
Looks like a great course for a marathon. Hey! I think it is. I’ll try it in October.