I left early this morning to avoid any winter precipitation. (It still hasn't snowed) It was warmer at 35 degrees and gray. I got 39 miles in on the Dawes.
Elmdale Scituate
Scituate Reservoir
Ruins of Old Pond Factory (1810)
This mill was powered by two water wheels and operated until just after the Civil war. It produced cotton.
I went home and did some errands and then put in another 12 miles riding to Providence and back to meet one of my buddies for sushi.
new mural downtown
I brought my Dawes to show off because I'm so proud of it and think it is so cool. My friend was not as impressed as I thought he would be with its kooky french parts and retro looks. He incredulously asked, "Is that a 10 speed?" I think the only part of my bike he appreciated were the lugs. I didn't take a pic of his bike today, but here is the frame when he got it last spring.
To each his own I guess.