St Bridget road to beginning of the trails, Rochester, MN

John Withers sport complex is one of the places where you can join the inner city trails of Rochester, Minnesota. Until you reach the trails, there are roads that you can share with motorists. Today, we ride from St Bridget road to the John Wither's sports complex, before we join the trails. You might be aware that cycles and pedestrians are not allowed in highways. on 40th street, there is a huge elevation (gradient 9 or 10 at places) followed by a down, down, descent on 18th avenue. One of the steepest climbs in Rochester, MN. Please pay attention to the colour of the leaves. As Oct goes by, we will see the gradual play of colours.