For those in New England/the northeast looking for a challenge, this is an awesome, well-organized ride that is definitely worth doing. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27595387 149 miles with over 9300 ft of climbing on mostly quiet scenic roads; this years route was changed about two weeks ago due to road construction in Vermont, and the re-routed version added 15 miles and a 6.5-mile climb towards the end. The weather on Saturday was perfect (high of 75 with light winds and low humidity). Climbs were tough but manageable as long as you sat back and got a good spin going. I've been wanting to do this one for the past few years and am glad I did it, couldn't have asked for a better day. https://b2vtride.com/

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