Map of ride hereIt was rather nice weather, an unseasonably cool 68 degrees, when I rolled out to go up to the Brookston Wind Farm, about 15 miles north of town. There was a brisk wind of about 13 mph, but it was out of the WNW, so it mas mostly a crosswind, and didn't hinder me too much (with one exception, noted below). It was cloudy as I started ( Read more... )

Map of ride here. (approximate)

I had a free morning, so decided to go for a ride. I posted an 11 am start time on facebook, but didn't have any takers. I puttered about for an extra hour, and took off about 5 minutes before noon. It was in the mid 80s, mostly sunny, and no wind.

( Flat land and tall windmills )