Originally Posted by
freetors
It really just seemed like a course for groadies to just pound out some watts without being distracted by anything even remotely interesting.
Some of the most popular road routes around here are similarly awful -- lots of traffic, poor visibility, and featureless scenery. I gather that a lot of "serious" riders are just looking for uninterrupted miles, with few other considerations.
Originally Posted by
freetors
What I find most baffling about the popularity of all these particular roads is the large number of totally viable alternatives.
Unimaginative people settle for unimaginative routes. Ignore Strava and start making your own.