A Route Shaped Like A Piece of Pie

I rode up to North Auburn and stopped for a few minutes to talk to my wife on her lunch break.  Then I headed through the Auburn Greens area, through Regional Park and then up Dry Creek Rd.  I considered taking Christian Valley but something told me not to do that today, so I made a u-turn just a few meters after turning onto it.  I have learned through trial-and-error to always, always trust that "something" and to heed those silent warnings.

I headed back toward home via Bowman Rd up the short but painfully-enjoyable climb from Dry Creek Rd toward the Bell Rd crossing.  I did alright on that climb, but it took a lot out of me.

From there I headed home.  I had hoped to best my time on the descent down Lincoln Way between Foresthill Rd and El Dorado St today, but I did not have a good effort like that left in me at that point.

I wore my skinsuit today.  However, any coolness I may have gained by doing so was quickly eliminated by the fact I had to use a Bento Box to hold the stuff that would normally have in my jersey pockets.  Okay, let us be fair - not only did I undo the coolness of the skinsuit, but the use of the Bento Box cost me points as well.  Nonetheless, it was a matter of function over form today.  Don't judge me.

Ride safely and enjoy your long weekend!