June 9, 2018: Routes 53 and 186 near Watkinsville, Georgia . . .
Read MoreToday's bicycling adventure provided the first opportunity for me to use the trailer hitch and bike rack I installed on the Z4 last weekend. I bought a trailer hitch and bike rack specifically for this purpose - to drive somewhere and do some exploring on two wheels. Today's trip took me to nearby Watkinsville, Georgia and Georgia Route 53. Though not particularly wide, Route 53 is relatively flat and not as heavily traveled in this area. The Colony Square Plaza in Watkinsville provided a perfect place to park.
I began this bicycle riding journey in September 2017 with the goal of completing one 2-mile lap around my neighborhood no matter how long it took me, (and that first lap took me a while !). As my strength and endurance increased, so did the length of my rides. Nine months after I started this journey, I finished a 19-mile ride and didn't die !