Finally got out on the mountain bike for a serious mid-week ride last evening.

Bruce Hill in Cumberland is a varied and often technical 9-mile ride that is one of my favorites. There's powerlines, woods, fields, ledges, roads and plenty of muck that's keeps it interesting and fun. And for the first time ever I actually made the initial climb without stopping (hey, you try it!).

We finished off the fun evening with a big BBQ of burgers, dogs and Becky's world famous potato salad. Thanks Beck!

If you're interested, the Bruce Hill ride is listed in Mountain Bike! Maine, a great book of rides by David Gibbs and Sarah Hale.