The second adventure on my new Motobecane bike was as smooth and quiet as yesterday’s first ride. The correction of the saddle angle made the ride much more comfortable. The ride is firm but forgiving for all but the most severe bumps. There are two sections of the route in Oakhurst where the developer decided cobblestones in wide bands across the road would make an attractive design statement. If you are in a car they are noisy and somewhat rough but on my bikes these are teeth-rattling and bike shaking as I ride through them. It reminds me of certain race in France. I have found a path or technique that seems to minimize the vibrations but it is still rough.

Today’s weather is mostly cloudy rather than yesterday’s almost total blue sky. The temperature is 81 degrees but in the shade there was a hint of coolness. A 4 mph variable breeze was all there was. I wore my People for Bikes jersey. It was comfortable and the fit was perfect.

Todya’s ride data:

• October miles 341.63
• YTD miles 4343.23

10-17-2010 Ride Data

Additional charts and map.

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