Best ride of the year

So it's only Feb 3. But still, "best" is the "best."

Jon, Bill, and I did the Valley Chapel - Mt Hope - Jackson road loop today. It's got good climbing and the dirt roads right now are perfect. Jackson in particular was freshly graded, smooth, and still frozen under the thin layer of dirt on top.

The day was cool but clear and beautiful.

And the pace was "spirited."

Here's the route + numbers.

All-in-all, a very satisfying ride.
Lovely.