If the bunch hadn’t showed up to ride I am not sure I would have made it very far. Fog, mist & cool temps made it difficult to leave the comforts of home. I was happy to see that a few other folks wanted to ride. We headed west towards the Okie State. I discovered a road (244) out that way awhile back that connects 59 to 16. It’s really a pleasant loop with very little traffic. 58 miles, 2,700 ft gain.

Into the doom & gloom. Everyone was pretty quiet.

They started to chat a bit more after 30 minutes or so.

Somewhere out there is a ridge we will climb over.

Mitchell P, has new bike inspiration.

 Gem Rd climb is straight as an arrow. About .6 miles 257 ft gain.

 Once up top we were in the mist and fog.

 You don’t see many BMC’s around here. Josh E says it’s a nice ride.

 Old Cincinnati Rd is great. No view on the descent this morning though.

 59 has a bit of traffic. But a nice shoulder to ride on.

 So many worms bought the farm this morning. Is that hair on your leg? Alas, look away…I am unkempt.

 Coming home to these two…#junkbrands #showyourjunk

 Let’s Eat! $2.78.