I went with a flatter route I’ll say because I had some wearifying Zyrtec in me against the dying leaf mold but in reality I was just tired. I did better math this time & eked out 32 miles and chose Electric Ave (which has 2 steep hills) as my exit.
I got passed & got to chase down a fine old man with demonstrably stronger legs & better pedaling technique than I have & learned much from him over 2 miles.
Nearly 800 feet of Up now defines Flatter Route
Early-Season successes are small but important.
Ecbatan 