Of course, this is a bad case of do what I say, not what I do. So now you know why you really have to hate those hills. If you have DeLorme's Street Atlas 4.0 you can even see one of MarC's favorite routes, complete with cue sheet, by downloading this file . The center has been open for about three years, but seems to be largely undiscovered. Powder Mill Road has recently been rebuilt on the approaches to the Center, and is now completely open, with wide paved shoulders suitable for cycling.
Traffic is typically light, even on nice spring days.
Plan a break here and commune with nature. We need to remember that staying hydrated is one of the most important things to do. You may want to look into using a sports drink or making your own, or taking along some energy bars . If you want to ride this winter then you should check out the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society homepage. If you find yourself in the middle of the country, try dropping by Lincoln, Nebraska.