Biting-Fly Avoidance Route again. I remember going 50 miles on this loop several years ago. An early start provides safe laps for hours but even then eventually motorists thinking only of gas will make your day quite perilous. The intellectual concept of Bike Lane vanishes from their field of view & unless you happen to be attentive your day is done.
Only 4 close-encounters today so I call it a win. I even saw an actual Street Sweeper out plying his much needed trade.
With the wind (13 mph gusts) I’m glad I used 16 teeth, but I do miss my dear 14.
Ecbatan 