Weekend Ride (That Almost Wasn’t)

The rain started before I could leave, and I nearly scrapped the ride in a fit of grumpy indignation. I got myself motivated, put the half-fenders on the Bianchi, and headed out. I’m too lazy to map the ride, so here it is:

Freeport Road to Guys Run, then Fox Chapel Road to Dorseyville to Squaw Run to Fox Chapel Road, then home. Distance is probably 25 miles or so. I’ve heard people call Guys Run a classic climb, and it really is. Long(-ish) for so close to the city, and a nice kicker at the end. I was expecting the ride in the rain to be an exercise in patiently suffering the conditions, but it was actually quite fun, and certainly more comfortable than riding in the stupendous heat we’ve had lately. I do, however, really wish I could fit full mudguards on the Bianchi, but I just don’t think it’s to be. I’ll be replacing the Planet Bike fenders on the Surly soon, so perhaps I’ll try and chop them to make them work.