Had a really nice ride Sunday. Met up with the local Goldwing group at the DeliKing for breafast, then a group went for a ride to Rockport and Salem. Good group, but I'm seriously the youngest by 10 years! They call me the "pup". Nice. The leader really didn't know where he was going and used his GPS. Had a few u-turns along the way, and they ride a tad slow, but that was ok. We ended up at Salem Willows.. and literally the ride stopped there. No ride to get back to the area, no leader - just... go. Interesting. Might try to get these guys on Facebook, but then again, I'm probably the only person in the group who uses it.

Really nice ride this afternoon. 70 degrees - I'm taking advantage! Went up the back way to 133, then to Gloucester to get a DD's in the center of town, then came back. Surely was worth it! Wore the hi-viz jacket - nice and warm, and if you can't see me now.... you're blind!!

Did a little recon on Sunday in the truck for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend in the Catskills. Wanted to see if it was better heading out Rte 2 instead of the usual 101-9 thru Vermont. I really like Rte 2! Except for the "highway" part of it (495-202), the western end has some really nice sweepers and photo opportunities. Took it out to Rte 7 in Willamstown, and maybe plan to head south on 7 to 23, and take that to the NY state line. Did a mileage comparison too - 129 miles to Williamstown. Came home via the "old" way (took 7 north to Bennington, and 9-101 thru NH). That way actually adds about 60 miles (it's further north). Gonna look on Google maps to see if I can cut out the Highway Rte 2 out and come in further west. Then again, be nice getting the highway part over early, We'll see... :)

The weather last couple of weekends has been just horrid - cold and wet. That's fine for a dog's nose, but not so good when you want to ride. This upcoming weekend is just more of the same. Supposedly this pattern is supposed to break on Monday (of course!!) so we'll see.

Looking forward to the Catskills weekend on Memorial Day weekend. Never been there totally alone - actually looking forward to it. Eat where and when I want, take roads I never took before, maybe head over to Bethel.. one just never knows!

Great ride yesterday! Of course, a RTE! We (Chris me and Lynn )headed to Phil's BBQ in Milford, NH after an hour or so of riding practice with Lynn. I sure wish I knew the route Chris took, but it was all back roads, hither and yon, and somehow we ended up on Rte 13 somewhere, and took that to 101 to Phil's/ MMMM!!!! Brisket plate... all I want there. So delish!! And Phil makes his own version f coastal Carolina vinegar sauce.. just plain amazing!

Sunday!! What an awesome day. 550 mile solo ride to Acadia national park in Maine. It's national park week, so no admission fee. No one in the park really - far less that the normal summer crowds. Plenty of parking at the top of Cadillac Mtn, which is what set out to get to. Went to 95 to Portland, then 295 to the end to Cumberland, then Rte 1 all the way, up through Wiscasset (Red's was closed - opening on the 18th). Tad nippy right next to the water - glad I had the heated gear! Left home at around 8:30, got to the park at 3:30 (!!), and spend an hour there. Came back via highwat all the way, got back home at 10 or so. All in all an awesome day!

OK - last Sunday went out in the truck (too cold to ride) to find some new roads. Nothing brand new, but a nice loop for the bike. About 90 miles.

114 - 13 - 77/136 - 47 to Bennington, 31 to Wilton, 101 back  to the area.