This Tuesday morning ride to Jalapa del Valle and back utilized a combination of paved and unpaved roads. Skies were clear, with a few puffy clouds hovering above the mountains to the north and west of Oaxaca and the thermometer registered 17º C (63ºF) at the outset. Riders covered a total of 54.5 kms (33.9 miles) on the outing, with an elevation gain and loss of 721 meters (2367 feet). The ride kicked off at 8 am and was completed at 11:30 am – well before afternoon thundershowers moved in. All in all, a delightful time to be out on a bicycle!