I used to think the metric system was pretty cool. Everything in 10s, consistent terms in all measurements, accepted globally. Then we encountered mt smokey - the first of 3 killer climbs on the Cabot trail. When you have to climb 1000' in a mile and a half, you know that's insane and would never agree to do it (except donna of course). But in metric, its only 300 meters and over 2.5 km. So that sounds like no problem. Especially if your bike and gear only weigh 27 kilograms. Piece of cake. WRONG. But we made it! Rewarded with this view from the porch of our cabin - no photos of the forgettable inside. Some great views overall today, although we were inland more than we'd hoped. More traffic, but if you give them a courtesy 'go on, pass me' wave, they usually return a courtesy honk. It's all good. Imperial stats - 64.4 miles, 3300' vertical.
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