I finally figured out the proper turnaround for my 7-Mile Rd. route today. This was my intent as I set out today under hazy skies and mild temps in the 60's. There was a slight chance of rain but I took that chance today in search of figuring this route out once and for all.
Hazy sunshine
65-72 degrees
Wind 6-12
7-Mile Rd., 45 miles
After riding the "Three Bridges" path in Franklin and going through the Franklin industrial park I turn right on Oakwood, taking me past the remote control airplane park. Take that all the way to 92nd and turn left. The issue I had on Sunday was that I turned left onto County Line Road, which is a big mistake because it dead-ends on 76th, thus dumping you onto an unsafe hell hole of a mile or so on 76th.
No, rather than a left at County Line you make a right and a quick left to continue out on 92nd all the way to 7-Mile Road, where you take another left down to 60th, which dumps you back crossing Oakwood and into Franklin's industrial park again. Then you have the option of taking the same path back or take the street route past the correctional facility which provides some hills.
I took the path back today.
Things went well for me today in terms of training as well. No rain and I rode this at tempo for periods of time. 2:57 of saddle time for 45 miles comes to about 15.2 mph average, which for me at this time of year puts a smile on my face.
I really feel I earned the dinner my wife and I will be going out for this evening to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. Now, while I am looking forward to pigging out on some great food, I can tell you this much: Nothing tasted much better than the PB&J I just downed with an iced-cold glass of milk out here on the porch after the ride. That should hold me over until dinner.
Looks like Friday will be the next chance at a ride perhaps.
Season Miles: 622
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