Day 2 - 77 miles

Today was the "Twas the Ride before Christmas" ride. And it definitely lived up to it's name. My buddy Will Jones put together a fantastic route through the Felicianas and a good bit of Livingston parish. Really, it is the best riding that south Louisiana has to offer. The only place in Louisiana I'd say gives St. Francisville a run for it's money is Minden. A lot of the roads we hit are part of the Rouge Roubaix course. And since Will was in such a gracious and giving mood, he threw in a solid gravel section as a gift for all. The pictures I'm posting don't do this ride justice. Not only was the scenery beautiful, but the ride today reminded me what is so awesome about your riding buddies. The miles just rolled by. We are still a good bit away from 1000km, but hopefully I get a bunch more good days like today.

Today's Ride - 77miles (142.2km)
Total so far - 164miles (264.5km)

 Historical Main St. in St. Francisville

 The most famous drag strip in Louisiana. The finish line of Rouge Roubaix

 The Posse getting ready. Raisin' Canes jerseys made me want a Caniac, no slaw extra toast

Sam trying to figure out how to put the 5 finger glove on. It's no mitten, son 

This is a perfect represtation of a lot of the roads we rode today. Pure paradise. 

I'm taking it that this is a volunteer fire station

We pretended it was Rouge Roubaix recon. Really it was just to be out here riding 

 The premier gravel section on today's ride. Always cool whenever hunters give a shocked look at the herd of roadies rolling through the gravel on road bikes

 Mr Jones was not only generous with the gravel, but also the sand

 One of the billion gorgeous old homes along the route

And the horse smells the barn. Time to wrap up the ride 

I never get tired of the plantation homes. If only the walls could talk 

Sam and Blair. Blair has been dominating the Louisiana CX scene this year. After riding with him, I totally see why.