We are now on the other side of the autumn equinox, and little bits of color are starting to appear in the foliage:. As the squirrel diligently collects nuts in anticipation of a long winter, so does the wise cyclist make the most of the fall by riding as much as possible. One could argue quite successfully that there is no better season for velocipeding: cool and crisp, set against a vibrant backdrop of changing leaves. It’s also the best time of year to venture off-road. In the spring everything’s all soft and mushy, and in the summer it’s downright swampy and you sweat right through your clothes whilst swatting away at a halo of mosquitoes. But in the fall everything’s just right for dirt rambling in street clothes: