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Originally Posted by David

A couple of points on safety:

1. rest stops are the most dangerous, enter and exit to the FAR right.

2. there's one really long and fast downhill, you'll know it when you're on it. Stay to the right since bikes may pass you on the left at over 40 mph.

3. if you do ride two abreast (which you shouldn't do but many do so they can talk), stay to your far right so pace lines can pass you safely.

I've heard that about rest stops. Go far right if you're stopping and stay to the left if you aren't, and watch for riders to suddenly slow or to try to merge when leaving.

When we get to that hill, I may leave the missus and enjoy the speed and then wait for her to catch up on the uphill.

We do occasionally ride two abreast, but I watch for folks from the rear and GTFO of the way before they get to us. If there's tons of traffic (which I expect) then we may never end up side by side. I try to never be a "left lane camper" whether I'm on a bike or driving a car.

Thanks for the heads up.