I'm exploring new options for my bike route. What I've learned is that 1) I really like the Catharine Valley Trail and 2) Getting to the Catharine Valley Trail on a bike is difficult because you either have to ride on state Route 14 or go up Middle Road.
Going up Middle Road is not too bad. However, the problem is making the cut over from Middle Road over to the Millport Post Office on state Route 14. Middle Road is at a higher elevation and while there are at least three decent roads that will take you over to Route 14 -- Smith Road, Stafford Road and Burch Hill Road -- they all have steep, wicked hills.
I tried Burch Hill Road today, and worried all the time I was going to either burn out my brakes or crash. On the way back, I tried Stafford Road, and the uphill on that was so steep that I had to get off my bike and walk.
But I think that is the answer.
I could go up Middle Road, take Stafford and when the hill gets too steep, get off and walk the bike down.
Either way, the biking is definitely worth it. I can always feel my knees get stronger every time I get a good bike ride in.
Back to running on Monday.
No comments:
Post a Comment