Lymann orchards and back... by scott_t_ct at Garmin Connect - Details

Lymann orchards and back... by scott_t_ct at Garmin Connect - Details Today I road out to Lymann Orchards and back. Just trying to get a moderately long ride in before the 100K May Day Ride in Glastonbury with Cycling Concepts. I went 38.2 miles up some slightly longer hills in Middletown, but nothing the likes of Marlborough. Kept a slow pace to try to moderate my output. I got lost twice trying to find the right road to take to connect to Lymann and wound up climbing a huge hill for my efforts. I felt pretty good and refused to push the pace except on a few rollers. The wind was pretty strong and was a cross wind most of the time. Man, when I turned into the wind, it was tough going. Actually found myself slowing down on a downhill when I was coasting, wow. Did not really mind the wind too too much, as it was nice to get a longer ride in the books. Stopped by CC on my way back to see the Brakes the guys are going to buy, to see if I wanted to change out my Dura Ace Brakes I have now. They were extremely light, but single pivot. Would have to see them on a bike first before I make the plunge at 400 bucks. The up side is that I can customize the look with anadized alum parts with custom colors that would match my bike white/black/red scheme. I can sell the 7900's for around 300 so that leaves around 100 dollars to swap out the two. Again, I will have to see them on, and how they stop first. Tomorrow I have mapped out a ride through Chester and back, which should be around 60 miles or 100k with some moderately big hills as a test for May 1. Hope I have the legs for it. Since I have the week off, I want to get in as many miles as possible. 38 miles in the books!