Stability in gusts was an issue but not as much as expected. Planning to meet up with friends at a CRW ride from Hopkinton we decided to reschedule due to concern about yesterday's rain and today's gusts. At the last minute I decided to check it out anyway.
There wasn't as much sand, branches and leaf debris as I expected. There was only one sideway gust that was a little disconcerting, otherwise the wind was either for or ag'in us and came in third place in my attention rating. The hills won and second place went to the colorful foliage and small road scenery through Milford, Upton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Millville, Mendon, Grafton and back to Hopkinton.
I was going to bail out of the 50 miler but a couple of CRW stalwarts cheerfully piloted and pulled me through Grafton and Hopkinton back to the start. CRW is a nice, diverse club and do a good job.