Construction Obstruction

You know, it's never good when you roll up on this during a planned ride.....

However.....

2019 Outdoor Season: Ride #20

The Route: Aborted High Cliff

The Miles: 23.0

The Time: 1:44

The Ave. Speed: 13.1 mph

The Weather: Sunny and warm, 82, Wind 5-10 mph

Season Total Miles: 409.0

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Ah yes, that old saying, "Plans of mice and men."

Today I planned on attempting the climb at High Cliff State Park, but I never got there thanks to the road being totally wiped out along the way.

From the looks of the project I won't be getting to High Cliff to do that climb for a while! There really is no other way to go for me other than being on 114, which is way too dangerous for my taste.

I had to be on it briefly today and the experience of riding on a narrow shoulder that's loaded with rocks and other hazards while cars and trucks are zooming by your left shoulder at 60+ mph....that's a hard pass for me!

However as I circled back I did eventually get onto a beautiful country road with nothing but farmland and a few horses joining me. Now THAT's more like it!

At 82 degrees, sunny and muggy, we're just getting into my sweet spot for riding temps. Man I do love the heat, and was ready to crack the climb today. Here's my theory....

The construction obstruction was God's way of steering me clear of that beast of a hill because I wasn't ready to conquer it today. There was a slight tweak in my right knee from the other day and I suppose that could have popped on the way up had I made it to the park.

Rather than continue to High Cliff on that busy stretch of 114, I made the decision to play it safe and just head back home.

I had a litttle more in me, but once the challenge of the climb was taken off the table I admit I sort of lost interest and just enjoyed soaking up the sun on an easy ride back.