Out early for a 65 mile ride, chock full of climbs and rollers. Madison Co., VA has got to have some of the best riding hands down, if you’re willing to put up with a few grinders. The views, sounds, smells, and relatively empty roads make for very pleasant riding.
Was out by 6:30 AM and took the Defy, which handles the climbs and descents with ease. Im close to 1,000 miles for July if I get in two more good rides like today......
This is about the halfway point, a good place to take in some hydration before the long trek into the mountains.