The first trial of shopping bike trip

Finally we got guts to try.  Because the speed limit is slower and not as much traffic as Leveroni Rd, we took Watmaugh Rd, but that was bad decision.  No trucks or cars obeyed the 40 mph limit on Watmaugh Rd, they drove 50 or even 55.  In addition the road surface was cracking away so it was very bumpy so that Mr. Whp couldn't see with the vibrating mirror.  That made him very nervous.  I had to concentrate not to loose my balance which I did pretty well.

Finally we reached our first destination, Broadway Market.  I bought 2 expensive juices and we put them in each trunk.

 We crossed Leveroni Rd and got in the bike lane.  Then looked for the entrance of Fryer creek trail which we biked before.  The trail was covered with more brown leaves than before, we enjoyed the relaxing ride.  

Turned right on W MacArthur St and turned right on Broadway to the second shopping destination, Subway.  

His trunk is bigger than mine so the foot long sandwich fit in OK.

Took Broadway for a second, turned right on Malet, turned right on 1st St W, then turned right on W MacArthur St again.  Crossed Broadway and got onto E MacArthur St until the Nathanson Trail.  We took nice breath and relaxed, then turned right on Leveroni Rd, via Arnold Dr. to return home.

Leveroni Rd speed limit is 55, cars driving by the same speed as Watmaugh Rd which is supposed to be 40, and 35 around the bridge.  I thought that Mr. Whp was right.  Leveroni Rd is a little better for cyclists.

We had cooling down in our community road to add 2 miles more and finished this bike trip today.

After we got home we happily enjoyed this sandwich and 2 kinds of juice. The sweet onion and Teriyaki chicken foot-long was Delicious!

And Odwalla smoothie too!
 
Next I might think about the shopping bag to hook onto the bicycle.


Most of today's drivers were careful and kind, so we were lucky.  But I'm thinking that at the intersection sharing with cars would still be scary if we were not lucky.  

Anyway I really appreciate the people who were kind and careful driving today.