July 25: Take Me To Church, Again
Despite the confusing "take 3" updates on the last route, 11 Drafters found their way through the gorgeous peaks and valleys. The UW Physical Therapy program was well represented, and well dressed, for the ride out west.
It occurred to me on our ride out west that road names which include "valley" (Union Valley Rd, Moen Valley Rd) are a bit misleading, as a valley also implies a peak. But who would chose to ride Union Peak Rd or Moen Peak Rd? It must be some sort of Jedi mind trick intended to lure cyclists into thinking these are all downhill ventures. Vermont Church was a helluva climb, and this week, we are headed back to church, this time in Ashton. I haven't ridden this route since last year, so I don't have GPS coordinates or the exact mileage, but I'm estimating just shy of 40 with a shorter option noted below. 
PDF for download: Enchanted to ChurchDraft responsibly,BrickO
July 18: Take 3 Update on the Update
A fellow Drafter has heard tell of cyclists getting ticketed on P between Bourbon Street and Stagecoach for ignoring the "No Thru Traffic" signs. I called the Cross Plaines non-emergency number to inquire, and was told that "technically" citations can be awarded, although the nice police man I spoke with was not aware of any that had been issued.With the recent cycling tragedy in Cross Plaines, I am inclined to play by the rules. The alternate route home is, as you might guess, hilly. From KP, please consider turning left on Scherbel Rd. Be CAREFUL crossing highway 14 and immediately get in your granny gear to climb up to Festge Park. From the park, things should look familiar as this is essentially the home coming from the Spring Valley Route. Turn right on Table Bluff, R onto KP, left onto Otto Kerl, right onto Enchanted Valley, left onto Schneider and home on the bike path.Sorry that I don't have a map or GPS coordinates. This is the best I can do on short notice.This is a good time to remind one another to ride safely, smartly and politely. Be sure to ride with somebody, and with a charged cell phone.Draft responsibly,BrickO