Starting out on River Rd, Rte 117.
We had a total of 9 riders at the start.
Turning into the first climb up Barber Farm Rd.
Climbing Barber Farm. Some riders chatting away, others huffing and puffing, trying to keep up.
Another River Rd., this time out of Underhill.
Cruising up the River Rd.
The climb up Pleasant Valley Rd split the group, permanently.
That beautiful view at the top of the Pleasant Valley Rd. climb.
Deb had ridden the 117 mile leg of a triathlon on Saturday, ran the Vermont City Marathon, Sunday, then turned out on Monday for the Notch ride. What was your excuse, again?
Upper Pleasant Valley Rd has its own beautiful vistas.
The first real glimpse of Smugglers' Notch.
Climbing the upper section of the Notch.
Nearing the top.
Ah, and now the descent. It was a bit cool, so we didn't stop at the top.
This 1930s 3-wheeled Morgan had the sound of a race car.
Part 2 of the ride, riding alongside the Mad River on scenic 100B.
Another ski area, another big climb.
This is about the only view you get climbing Appalachian Gap, and you have to look backwards to see it.
Top of the Gap. Those are the Adirondacks in the far distance.
