Block Island Cycling

 While the coastline was shrouded in fog all day Friday and into the evening as we all arrived for our Block Island weekend, Saturday dawned bright and breezy and proved to be a perfect day for our 15 mile circuit around this lovely island 12 miles off the Rhode Island coast.  7 enthusiastic members rode first to North Lighthouse (which was open after a 2-year restoration)  and sat on the adjoining sandy beach in the warm sun and breeze of midday.  We then returned to New Harbor for lunch and continued on the southern loop with a stop at Mohegan Bluffs and the Southeast Lighthouse.  On Sunday I led a 3 mile hike along the varied trails of the Greenway, established by the Block Island Conservancy, including a beautiful rest stop at Black Rock beach.  Another perfect day - and great company - to complete the weekend.  Photo courtesy of Van Pattee.

Please join me for a day of cycling 15 miles around the beautiful rolling countryside of Block Island.  Most riding will be on paved roads but there are a couple of miles on dirt where larger tires would be better.  Highlights include North Lighthouse, Southeast Lighthouse, Black Rock Beach and Mohegan Bluffs.  Make a weekend out of it and book local accommodation.  Sunday I'll lead a walk on trails of Nature Conservancy property for those who might me interested.