Oconus Riding

This last month has seemed particularly harsh in the weather department.  The snow has been piling up, the wind has been howling and this cold snap shows no sign of letting up.  In step my wife and her need to find somewhere warm to park herself (with a fruity cocktail with an umbrella) and escape the dreary dull Maine winter.  This year we packed up the kids (and a bike) and headed south to San Juan, Puerto Rico.  At night it is down to 75 degrees and we have spent the last few days wilting in the sun as the mercury tickles 90 degrees.  It has been fabulous.  I've managed to sneak out in the morning and explore the island roads.  There have been some beautiful coastal rides and downright brutal efforts to climb up into the rainforest, but I can't complain about the views and the weather!

Caught the sunrise on the coast

The local bike path runs right along the water

The old tower on the top of El Yunque

Not sure why I'm smiling after climbing 3400' vertical over 10 miles

The proof of a successful trip, booze on the beach in a pineapple with a pink umbrella!