Tame the Monster! Riding with Bellerophon

Halloween morning saw the Bellerophon CC out on a 32.4 mile ride through the Litchfield Hills of Northern Connecticut, passing through Cornwall Hollow to the highest village in the state, Norfolk, and taking it's highest road. The final climb over 'The Mountain' was a monster, averaging 6% grade over 2 miles, and peaking at 8% grade.

Although it was only 37 degrees in the morning the sun was out, raising the temp to the mid 40s. The wind was gusting in places though, enough to almost knock us off our cycles.

 

Monster Mountain - 8% grade in Connecticut.

In Greek Mythology, Bellerophon is "the greatest hero and slayer of monsters" who rode Pegasus, the winged horse. Riding with Bellerophon is seeking out the best routes, finding the hardest climbs, the most scenic and challenging roads, the swiftest downhills.

Today, for Bellerophon, the roads were empty and beautiful - great ride.