Hi Folks,
 
   My new loop was OK, not too wild about the part through Little Elm seemed to be alot of what I presume to be traffic for people going to the lake, but after getting to Oak Point it was very nice.  Saw Peggy, Steve and several other riders heading out from Celina @0830 on FM428.  I had gotten started a bit before 0600, so didn't think I could make it to see them before they got off, but was glad they headed out the way I was coming!  The 4 miles of gravel was interesting, I like challenges, and the softer larger rock parts were all that and more.  Heading back into the headwind is never terribly fun, but the really unfun part was how busy the section on Custer after turning off Stone Bridge Ranch was.  This used to be a main route back into town for a lot of club rides, but it just seems to have too much high speed traffic now to be safe.  I'll have to modify that part.  
 
Here's my bikely page.
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Little-Elm-Loop
 
Hope the Celina group had a good ride!
 
Take Care,
Nelson.

I will likely make a loop starting up there for any kind of group ride, but I try to get them to start near the house for me.  Going out up Coit, and Up Independence hasn't been too bad.  I'll just have to try coming back that way as well.  Things are definitely heating up in our area traffic wise though.  I can remember a few years ago there was hardly any traffic, now Saturdays seem especially busy.  Of course when gas gets to $8.00 a gallon in a couple of years I expect it'll be pretty nice riding again.
 
Take Care,
Nelson.