Riding distances

[silver]

I live in a rural area. I asked at the bike shop. I looked at the local club website, I explored. I got a detailed map of the area. Some of my longer routes follow some of the club marked routes (marked with Dan Henry's) And then I've asked some locals when I stop in a conveniece stores. One of my favorite roads is one that the Sheriff's deputy pointed out to me.

I try very hard not to ride on bigger highways. Mostly state and county roads. If a road has lots or fast traffic I won't use it any more. I plan my routes so that there is a conveniece store every 10 to 20 miles.

I merge together shorter routes. That way I can ride the shorter routes and feel comfortable with them then add them together for longer rides.

Sometimes if there is a particular section of a ride that I like (maybe lots of hills for hill training or scenic) I'll double back and repeat it for more mileage.

Good luck