Cold Hands , Warm Hearts.

This years Fall ride was late. We have had later in the year and should know better. We did try to do the get together a month earlyer, but rain cancelled the ride. For years it had been on or around Veterans Day, but this year it wasn't going to work.

The weather was cold and windy. 30° wind gusting to 40mph! A hearty group formed at the South Natick Dam Park for Hot Tea and Scones.

Only a 5.8 mile ride of the best Sothern New England beauty, 9 riders with antique Raleigh bicycles assembled at Noon and headed out around 12:45.

We had a halfway stop at Vangarden CSA in dover where we stopped for Old Speckled Hen, an English Ale and a warm up in a greenhouse by the fire.

A bit smokey for most, outside in the sun with the wind block of the hoop house and hay, the group had a nice break of drink and story.

Back on the road for an all up hill ride to lunch at "Lookout Farm".

Much thanks to Bob Jones for supplying a huge spread of snacks at the start. A huge success, everyone told me that they can't wait for next year. (hopefully a little earlier!)