It doesn't happen often... in fact, in over 10,000 km of biking this may be the first time... I found a near perfect bike road.
What exactly makes a perfect bike road? The answer is tricky...
It can't just be straight and flat; that would be too easy. There have to be enough turns and ups 'n downs for an interesting time.
It can't be too long nor too short; that would be satisfying. It needs to be long enough that something is accomplished.
The weather can't just be sunny; that would be too simple. There needs to be some clouds and a little wind so that the good weather can be appreciated.
The road can't be all paved; that wouldn't create enough technique. There needs to be enough rocks and bumps to learn and develop.
The can't be too many nor too few people. There needs to be enough cars and traffic that you don't feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.
Maybe I haven't found the perfect road after all... maybe after 10,000 km I've learned to appreciate the road in front of me.
What exactly makes a perfect bike road? The answer is tricky...
It can't just be straight and flat; that would be too easy. There have to be enough turns and ups 'n downs for an interesting time.
It can't be too long nor too short; that would be satisfying. It needs to be long enough that something is accomplished.
The weather can't just be sunny; that would be too simple. There needs to be some clouds and a little wind so that the good weather can be appreciated.
The road can't be all paved; that wouldn't create enough technique. There needs to be enough rocks and bumps to learn and develop.
The can't be too many nor too few people. There needs to be enough cars and traffic that you don't feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.
Maybe I haven't found the perfect road after all... maybe after 10,000 km I've learned to appreciate the road in front of me.
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