Three times is a charm and it held true on this ride. I'm trying to put together a new 60 mile route which uses some roads seldom seen by club members. I've been out twice now following routes I mapped on Bikely.com only to discover the roads did not go through or they were gravel. Today's attempt was a success. I drove my bike out to the little town we would pass through and set off from there for I did not want to ride 60 miles and storms were moving in so I wanted to stay dry.

The new roads I explored were low traffic and went through some beautiful rural areas. I was treated to lots of horses in the fields and a small group of wild turkeys. I climbed on big hill as well. According to the clubs 100 steep ones this one has a 9.9% grade and it seemed to go on forever though the website says it is on 1/2 mile long! I hope my fellow club members don't hate me after they tackle this one on July 17.

It was a great day to ride even if the wind was strong and the storm clouds were racing in on me. I made it back to the car just as shower moved into the area.