My brain had a little orgasm today. I found the last stretch of 20W and it was awesome. Why did they build this stretch of highway so awesome? I dunno... But, it's a 4 lane highway separated by a sizeable grassy stretch. The asphalt is in top notch condition. It's banked well and there aren't a lot of intersections or cars. It's like a little race track. At the end you can immediately jump on the onramp to go back on 20E. It was love at first ride. I didn't ride that fast, just 70-78. But there are a number of beautiful curves and some flat stretches to really open her up. A light is pretty predictable in that it will change. Instead of being mad that your ride has to stop...just use the light as a green flag, take the bike to the red-line and go go go. Just make sure you still stay aware of the cars that do jump on the highway and any errant animals. Man... after riding this stretch 4 times the brain just oozed dopamine and I was high high high. ahhh... I love you last stretch of 20W.

hmmm...
Yesterday I had an interesting contrast. At one of my many stops to soak my shirt, a couple of dudes complimented my bike and me. :) At the very next stop, some douche bag made some kind of "biker scum" noise and the clerk made a noise in agreement. The contrast was entertaining.

trying to stay cool!