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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
For stress relief, try the veloway
Since I ride on the city streets most days, I’m used to being focused.
I mean REALLY focused. You have to be, or you could become a greasy spot on the road.
But the other day I was cruising around in south Austin with lots of traffic, and I just needed a break. The simple solution was the Veloway. It’s a 3.2 mile paved loop that’s just for those on wheels and it’s a prefect reprieve for the auto-annoyed.
The setting is gorgeous. It’s a paved 23-foot wide lane that carves through oaks and yuccas, and in its short span, offers cyclists a chance to work on sharp cornering and some climbing. It’s open from dusk until dawn and there’s a water fountain for the unprepared.
But the best part is riding without worry. There’s no sucking in exhaust fumes, no weaving teenagers with learner’s permits, no drunken truckers and no stop signs.
Stress just melts away as you ride among the roadrunners and squirrels. I highly recommend it. Especially if you need to relax. That’s part of what makes cycling so good.
