98th ride of 2019 - Tuesday, 10/15/2019

2019 mileage: 3239.5

BEAUTIFUL fall day today for a ride! I enjoyed bright sunshine throughout, and when I began, at 9:30, it was 41°, making my gloves feel good ... but I sure didn't need them by the end, when it was up to 59°

 I rode another round trip to Baker Rd., clocking 20.2 miles in 2:43.

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