Monday, September 24, 2012

New Haven to Harrodsburg, KY

Ride Stats:
Distance - 61 mi.
Avg Speed - 10.0 mph
Climbed - 3950 ft.
Weather:  37 to 77 F, Sunny, light but favorable Winds

It started out pretty frosty this morning, and I had to use my winter gloves and custom knitted ear muffs ( by Angela ).  They worked well and got me through to when it warmed up around mid-morning.  I'm hoping this was an aberration because 30-something is pretty cold for biking.

I deviated from the ACA Route by taking a more direct but busier US Hwy and shaved about 6 miles off.  There was still plenty of roller coaster effect to the roads, and the climbing added up pretty fast.  My legs held up well all day, but it was a below average distance.  Tomorrow will be a better test.

We're staying at the really nice and historic Beaumont Inn that used to be a college, and has it's own restaurant.  Very comfortable compared to some previous stays.  They have a huge property and walking trail that Angela will stick around to take advantage of tomorrow.  We're hunkering down tonight for the Green Bay Packers game.

A well preserved Old Kentucky Home.
 
Starting to see some Horse Farms now, but not the one's with stone fences yet.

Good pose.

These two had blinders on, I suppose to keep them calm with the nearby traffic.

Interesting windows on this church.
 
At the bottom of the roller coaster terrain is a creek or river like this.  They are relentlessly carving valleys through the limestone bedrock.


Our home for the night.

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