Paris Mountain climb

I don't really know why, I guess lack of opportunity and fear of the descent, but I'd never biked to the top of Paris Mountain. But today, it worked out that my friends were doing it on a day I could go, and I know I need to train on hills (including the descents), so I went. 

Our target: 

It was tough, but really not horrible. And it was a pretty peaceful ride. I've never seen more Jack-in-the-pulpits together than on the side of Altamont Rd. 

I made it!

After that it was a mostly easy ride through the countryside and back home. The sunset was especially nice!