Wednesday, 21 May, 2025, Cape Ann ("Core Ride") Ride Leader: Tom Allen 31 miles, 10:00 am start from Fort Stage Park, Gloucester, MA Riders (5): Tom, Frank Aronson, Dale Ferguson, Scott Mandell, Rena Sokolow Weather was seasonable for March, but this is May! Temperature of 50 degrees and a very persistent north-east wind. This, I'm sure, kept our numbers down. At 10:00, with only 5 present, we set off in search of biking adventure. We kept together with little demand on our designated sweep, Dale. We proceeded through the Gloucester waterfront and headed toward the southern part of the peninsula, taking a brief detour through the Rocky Neck neighborhood, a former artists' colony. Heading further south, the winds were mostly from our backs. From Eastern Point we were able to see the Boston skyline, stark against the grey skies. Heading back north up the eastern side of Cape Ann we faced the full brunt of the wind, making the level parts feel uphill and the uphills steeper. We did pause for a photo; a failed selfie attempt. Three of us went to lunch at Destino's sub shop while the other two headed for their cars. As we were leaving the lunch stop Clyde and Lisa (the entirety of the long ride) rolled up. Thanks to Dale Ferguson for sweeping. Report by Tom Allen.