October is a great month for cycling in NC, and yesterday was a stunner. Autumn leaves are about to change colors, and we saw about one orange tree per mile. Weather was gorgeous, with crisp temperatures in the morning and warm sunshine in the afternoon. The route is nicely hilly, most roads were smooth as glass, most drivers were courteous, and we were chased by only one dog.
Here are my recommendations for next weekend's riders...
Busy intersection: Near the end of the ride, be careful crossing and turning left onto 4-lane highway NC-55 at 195km/121mi:
- Two left lanes are signed to turn left. Recommend taking the second-from-left lane.
- Beware an extremely short yellow light. If you can't ride promptly through the green, recommend you wait another light-cycle.
Urgent traffic: Be visible and vigilant for speeders on NC-87 and on Greensboro Chapel Hill Rd. Also watch for "lemmings" (my phrase for close-following car drivers who can't see you until the previous car passes you).
Navigation: Memorize the cue sheet at 9km/5mi outbound and 191km/118mi returning, winding through an upscale neighborhood with perpetual road construction. CUE and MAP
Stores: There are many well-stocked stores along the route. The longest separation is only 22 miles. Recommend trying Frosty's at 47km/28mi outbound and 154km/95mi returning. It has new bike-friendly owners. Drink and snack selection is limited but improving. Clean porta-potty is on the far right side.
See you next Saturday.
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