Thanks for joining us on The Tunnel ride! It was excellent ride on a gorgeous fall day! All of the pace groups tackled very challenging routes – possibly our most challenging “Medium” and “Short” distance routes given the steep grades and total elevation gain. The payoff was beautiful riding along streams, across scenic ridges, and over peaceful wooded roads – including some exciting dirt descents. We traveled through Steep Rock Preserve, which is home to the (locally) famous tunnel and is always a highlight. Some of us gathered at Housatonic River Brewing after the ride for some food and drinks, which were much needed after the day’s exertions. A big thanks to everyone who joined us today! You’ll find Steve’s activity post on Strava here.
Some post-ride notes:
1) Great job to everyone who got out there and rode, whatever the distance! As we forewarned, today’s routes were especially challenging.
2) Next week’s ride will be a ‘normal’ GrNY ride, rather than an extra-challenging version. We hope to see you next week! You can RSVP for that ride via Strava, but be sure to read all of our ride guidelines first!
3) For first time GrNY riders: You picked a really tough day to get started with us! Our ‘regular’ rides are difficult, but these Tunnel routes were especially challenging. If you survived today, you should have an easier time on most of our other rides. And we’ll try to forewarn you if the routes are more challenging than usual. We hope you’ll join us again!
Photos from yesterday’s ride are below. The group photo is at the top of this post.
Entering the Steep Rock Tunnel
Great views from our route.
A short visit to the shores of Lake Waramaug gave us a temporary respite from all of the climbing.
Through the woods.