TCBC-HarMartian V

This HarMartian course was the fifth of (I think) six different routes starting from Erik's Bike Shop in Roseville. I know I haven't seen all of them so it's a real treat going to the ride each Saturday to see what you're going to get. For this ride, I rode my bike to the start adding about 11 miles (one way). The idea was to finish the Twin Cities Bike Club ride back at Erik's and then ride back home for yet another 11 miles. But the forecast of 75 degrees and afternoon sun was supplanted with a crashing thunderstorm. I tried to beat it home but made it only as far as Mendota Heights where I waited in the foyer of Lucky's 13 Pub until Pam came and saved me. I could have made it (really, I could have) but I wasn't dressed for rain and I don't like lightning (even though my fear is probably unfounded).  At least I got in an extra 11 miles on my way to Erik's before the ride.