Originally Posted by BlazingPedals

Here's a short clip of Helluva, starting as I turn from Unadilla Rd onto D36 toward the day's first rest stop at the outskirts of Gregory. Remember the glider field? .be

Originally Posted by Jim from Boston

…The initial half of the ride was very pleasant: sylvan, shaded and pastoral scenery, slightly up and down terrain, and roads I would describe as intimate; low traffic with no shoulder and none necessary…

My worst miles are routinely 40 to 60, and the route became challenging after the 60 mile lunch stop. That was a festive gathering for all the routes, including a band with broad musical appeal. The latter half of the ride was on wider and busier roads, though acceptable, but there was little shade. It was in the 90’s with incessant sun, the slight but noticeable head wind as described by Blazing Pedals, and hillier as described by Road Fan…