4 July 2013

Solo ride

It was sunny and warm, with a breeze from the south. I headed up Hwy 9 to Felton, then took Graham Hill, East Zayante, up and over Quail Hollow, and down Glen Arbor to Ben Lomond and back to Hwy 9. I started up Hwy 9 at 10:52. It was warm enough in the sun that the shade was refreshing. There were signs indicating a lane closure part way up, but there wasn't anything going on on the holiday. Above the portion with the lane closure, there was loose gravel on the road. At Alba School, there was a small gathering, probably for some Independence Day celebration. I got to the top at 11:27 for an approximate time of 34:24, then headed down Empire Grade.