3 cyclists. 33 miles. 2200 feet of climbing. Mid 20’s at the start. Temps hit upper 30’s in the sun. Headwind coming out of the southeast slowed us down in some sections. Gravel was cold and fast with some icy patches. We stopped at an Amish school for a snack/bathroom break. We had a number of barkers and runners, but mostly friendly.

This route is relatively flat with gradual climbs over quiet Amish country roads and gravel. Some highlights of Amish life that we saw included; ice being cut out of a pond and loaded onto a horse drawn sled, a buggy and horse that went out of control on an icy downhill, Clydesdale drawn hay spreader in the field. This shortened route cuts off the southern end of the loop, but still includes the buggy track that travels through an Amish industrial area and farms.