01-Boston-Worcester – Type II fun

41.4 miles/ +1617 ft/ total miles 41.4

The weather forecast was correct: light rain, wind, and cold. So it was not an enjoyable ride but I got it done. There was a stretch for about an hour around Westborough where there was no rain, so that helped a little. 

I came across a post on Seattle Bike Blog a few weeks ago that had a classification system for “fun” that I find very useful, especially for bike rides:

Type I is just outright fun that is great while it’s happening. Type III Fun involves some unexpected risk to your health and was in no way fun at the time, but the story is enthralling. Type II Fun is in the middle, not super fun while it is happening but fun to think or laugh about later).

Definitely Type II fun today. I am glad that I am not camping tonight. I pulled in to the Holiday Inn Express in Worcester at 4 PM and was glad to get out of wet bike clothes.

Here’s the start, as I pulled out of my sister’s driveway and onto the road heading west: