Quote Originally Posted by Trekhawk
If I decide to try a new route I drive it in the car first nice and slow so I can get the feel for it. If it is full of mad dogs or something like that I try some other route. Driving it first helps me to feel a little better prepared as I cycle on my own. Having said that it is nice to just wander and find new views etc. The other day I ventured down a long hill which I normally turn at the top of and found a whole new area to ride with amazing mountain views. Hmm the down side was the climb back up the hill.
so would that be your version of "Up the Down Hill"?

ok so now I"m out of control coz I was also thinking "Up the Down Side"

or maybe Down the Up Side? hmmmmmmmm.................