THURSDAY. Oct. 4th - Embassy Suites to Smithville - 8:00 AM Start

A last minute check of the weather forecast shows improved chances of getting a ride in.  I was ready to start posting a modified figure 8 route when I checked my weather app.  I decided to change to an earlier thought for a destination - the Family Traditions Cafe in Smithville.  This route is 18.64 miles there and 12.9 returning (with a climb up 144th to Robinhood that is a challenge for me).  The outbound route has a 0.25 mile segment on Highway 92 where we will need to be particularly alert.