Routing Problems

By now most of you are aware that there is a major and massive problem right on one of our most favored routes into and out of Peachtree City.  I’m referring to the construction project at the intersection of Bernhard Rd and GA-85.  It puts an effective stopper in using Bernhard to either leave or return.  Basically, Bernhard Rd. is out of operation.  Worse, the situation will likely continue for something like the next six months.

What does this mean?

If we want to access those roads down around Woolsey, Brooks, and points south and east, we have only a few options.

1. Do such rides as “out-and-backs” using Ebenezer Church, Redwine, and Harp Roads.
2. Alter routes to the east and north, using Fayetteville as one leg of the route.
3. Alter routes to the south, with travel options including riding along GA-74.
4. Pick other routes that don’t go down towards Brooks and Woolsey.
5. Start riding from venues remote from Peachtree City.
6. For shorter rides, stay entirely inside Peachtree City.

There are pros and cons to each of these options.

For purposes of our Novice Road Rides, I’m experimenting with routing.  I’ll be testing several different options for the next few weeks.  For other riders and rides, I’d suggest exploring options 4 and 5.

The situation is annoying, but we’ll get through it.  Just have patience and be prepared to be adaptable.