bmike, very purdy bike too!
I have friends who live quite close to the Vermont/Quebec border (20 mins by bike) and we ride into Vermont for day rides sometimes, up in the Berkshire area. Really pretty area to ride in, I love the ups and downs and all the nice views. Vermont has always impressed me with the riding possibilities, the conditions of the roads and how generally folks in cars are courteous to bikers.
I am always glad to have a triple however!
have a good weekend, here in Montreal its going to be close to freezing at night.
going to be cold. we are heading up into the green mountains south of middlebury. just an overnight, but 60 miles to get there from home.
last year we went out in november, slept in a lean to with no bivy or tent and it was down to 20 or so overnight. about the coldest i was comfortable going in my current bag.
not sure what gear we are taking just yet. may split the tent with my riding partner. he has a rear rack so we can strap the poles on. i'll carry the fabric in one of my bags.
i'm an hour and a half from montreal. love the city.