Bicycle Diaries
30 years riding, 15 years writing
Washboard trail
From the Sardis Road entrance of the McAlpine Greenway to the Monroe Road underpass is 1.5 miles.
This stretch of washboard trails are awaiting asphalt, so I’m going to enjoy the dirt on my water bottles while it lasts. This small section of the trail system is the best I got for right now until work is completed on the bridges that cross the zigzagging creek.
3 miles round trip, nice and wide, plenty of space to hone my bike skills again. That old adage that you never forget how to ride a bike is true, you just lose the ability to pedal effortlessly for long distances.
distance 10.07 miles, average speed 11.0 mph.
Charlotte, NC
Spent 10 years in Charlotte, a block away from an entrance to the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Switched to a mountain bike from the road bikes I was accustomed to riding for 15 years.
The time spent on these trails was most appreciated.
Trek Fuel 70
