Originally Posted by
bhop
I had the same issue with the major street crossing. I tend to use google maps as a starting guide, then use the satellite feature to zoom in to see which streets have traffic lights and adjust my route.
That is probably the best way to do it. Another way that I would modify their directions would be to go out 73rd Ave. N. to 4th St. N. turning right onto 4th St., and than going just under a block and making a right turn onto 74th Ave. N. and going down to 1st St. N.
Or actually more likely than not I'd just ride straight down 4th St. and save myself the extra mile all together. Although that "extra" mile might be "helpful" in building an appetite for when one get's to the restaurant. And than "burning" off some of the calories from eating a good meal.