Touch of Spring Ride (February 21, 2018)

 Been awhile since the last ride, mainly due to an amazing amount of rain over the past few days. It was enough to really make the James River flood. However the rains have tapered off and the rains have stopped for a while. Got out the Speedmaster for a nice ride on a beautiful Wednesday.
Ride started at Forest Hill Park with a photo at the Stone House. Rode up Riverside Drive and though downtown Richmond to Shockoe Bottom and Church Hill. Rode out on Nine Mile Road and out near the airport to Highway 5.
It was a good day to ride. All the rains have dissolved the salt from the winter storms but a lot of sand and other sorts of road skud still remain. Potholes are also something to really watch out for though they are easy to avoid. Richmond also is doing a pretty good job of filling them, though it is an on going process. Still, during the ride the temperature was very close to 80, so it was a wonderful time to be out.

I went to stop at Stone Brewing for a quick glass of "refreshment" but they do not open in the winter until 4pm. Legend Brewing is open though so made a stop by there for one beer. Nice to sit out and enjoy the view which you can see at left.
From there rode around the neighborhood for a short while and then headed home. Total ride was 30 miles, but it was a wonderful trip. Doubt this great weather will last but looking forward to this soon being the norm. Spring and Fall are my favorite riding seasons..and Spring is not far away.