North Before East

Based on the wind prediction yesterday, Ryan and I planned to ride northwest this morning.  The climb out of Overton on Smithville Western was part of our plan.  We figured it would be a good uphill in preparation for our trip to Boone.

Upon checking the weather this morning I notice the wind direction was not meeting the prediction of the day before.  Instead of coming from the northeast the wind was coming from the east.  I fired up TopoUSA to do a reroute but had to left the Smithville Western climb on our route.

We ended up doing the climb and then riding back south to Angling Road before heading west into Ashland County.  We turned south just before reaching Hayesville and made a loop back home via Shreve Lake.

Headin' south, just west of the county line.

The sun was shining the whole ride and we enjoyed temperatures in the upper 50's.  Just like nearly every ride so far this spring, it was a windy ride.  Oh well, I guess the headwind simulated steeper roads.

In a week and a half Ryan and I will be headed to Boone, NC for five days of riding!  Lots to do between now and then to get ready for the trip.  I'll probably work on the truck bed shelf system tomorrow.