Saturday Ride

Not what I had planned.

I am not often a good navigator. Even when given precise directions, I find ways to make the wrong turn (see here). Today was no different. I forgot the cue sheet, so I was working off memory (which is never a good thing). First, I went the wrong way on Route 910, then once we righted ourselves, the turn I had mapped (McClelland) turned out to be a rather steep dirt road. We had suffer a mile or two on 910 (never fun), then managed to get back on course. Mill Dam Road is a fine climb. Nice views on the ridge, too. I then proceeded to make another wrong turn, heading toward Saxonburg Blvd instead of Deer Lakes park, then made another wrong turn on Saxonburg, heading toward town instead of the Red Belt.

At least I could home from Saxonburg without incident.

A fine ride, though. Lots of moderate climbing with good company.