Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I will agree, Darth Lefty is a wonderful dad.
And yes, reverse trips can be surprising, particularly on scenic routes. There is a circular route in the countryside I've taken only a few times, and each direction is a different ride altogether. The vistas vary, and the elevation profile does, too, because one ascent is steeper and windier than the other.