Yesterday morning I did what I hope will be my autumnal commuting trip into downtown. I went down Barbur Blvd and was going to return via the same route, but then Terwilliger beckoned.
Now, I’d ridden Terwilliger in the ‘easy’ direction – to downtown – which is more downhill than up, but not the reverse. I made a deal with myself: if I feel like I can’t make it all the way, I’ll just coast back down and return on Barbur. Surprisingly, a bail-out was not necessary!
Now that Terwilliger is tamed, I can use it as part of my regular repertoire of ride routes, which is very satisfying. Next: Terwilliger from downtown all the way in to Lake Oswego.
Stay tuned!