exploring
So I rode this morning intending to take some streets I haven't taken before. I started with E Palomar (round trip between Heritage and Med Ctr) then took my usual route on Olympic Pky. However, when I reached La Media, I took it south toward Olympian High School. La Media ends at the street which leads up to Olympian. At the south end of La Media I saw the undeveloped grass/brush areas that were recently "mowed" (if that's the term). It was nice to see the open space.
I decided not to ride up to the HS, so I took La Media back to Birch. I took Birch to Eastlake Pky, then Eastlake Pky south until it ends and continues to Hunte Pky. I then took Hunte Pky to Olympic Pky. I passed the "High Tech High" school and saw more open areas that were undeveloped. I then returned home via my usual route on Olympic Pky. The ride this morning took me 1 hr 42 min and was just about 20 miles.
I was debating on whether I should try the 125 from Birch to 905. I think I'll drive it first to see if I'll be OK on it.
I decided not to ride up to the HS, so I took La Media back to Birch. I took Birch to Eastlake Pky, then Eastlake Pky south until it ends and continues to Hunte Pky. I then took Hunte Pky to Olympic Pky. I passed the "High Tech High" school and saw more open areas that were undeveloped. I then returned home via my usual route on Olympic Pky. The ride this morning took me 1 hr 42 min and was just about 20 miles.
I was debating on whether I should try the 125 from Birch to 905. I think I'll drive it first to see if I'll be OK on it.
posted by bert wolfe at
1:56 PM
2 Comments:
It's about an 8 mile round trip on the 125. The hill is big and long. If it is windy out I definately would not do it. You cross this long bridge and the crosswinds can be pretty bad when it is windy out. You are only about 5-10 feet from the traffic, so it can be un-nerving when it's windy.
But if you want to test yourself, it's quite beautiful and peaceful as long as there are no trucks.
If you think about it I can show you it on my computer (data from the Garmin) this weekend to give you an idea of what you would be looking at.
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Thor, at 23 May, 2009 00:58
Oh but I forgot to also mention it totally kicks ass!!! I usually get up to 40MPH going down the hill southbound. It's actually more like a huge drop and then a long slog back up. Then the reverse going North.
I might have a chance to ride with you this week if your up for it.
I've had people tell me I give a good draft...
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Thor, at 23 May, 2009 01:03
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