In Norfolk, VA I went straight instead of making a right and promptly landed on 64, with no way to go backwards, I hopped a fence and landed in an industrial park with a decent coffee shop, remapped my route and then gave it another go.
In trying to flee hurricane Irene on a particularly long road trip, I ended up having to cross the St John’s river bridge because the ferries by that time of night were closed and I had to get into Newport News to stay at my friend’s for the night. It was a shitty situation all around. I feel it was the closest to death I have ever been in my life and I have had a few doozies. I do not recommend ever ever doing this and will never do it again, ever.
Recently from El Escorial to Madrid with limited cell service, I landed myself on M-503 for a stretch. While this kind of road with broad shoulders in the US permits bikes, they do not in Spain. I was able to pull off onto a finca road and then eventually a greenway, but not before crossing a beautiful large rust colored bridge (with a decent shoulder).

I’ve been long distance biking for 20 years now and have had some excellent adventures, so fortunately these kind of wrong turn experiences have been few and far between.

There is a really great documentary on PBS right now about a group of kids who crossed the entire US on bike for charity in the early 80s, I highly recommend it. https://www.pbs.org/video/once-in-a-lifetime-qtroq8/

[–] HaleHirsute@infosec.pub 4 points 3 weeks ago

That’s awesome, I love long distance biking too but never have enough time for big trips.

[–] Midnitte@beehaw.org 4 points 3 weeks ago

That's a rather short section though, the Turnpike is fairly long down the state, and it's becoming increasing harder to traverse without car due to such roads

[–] Hydra_Fk@reddthat.com 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Lol have fun biking in the snow and thunderstorms.

[–] wildncrazyguy138@fedia.io 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Well, considering I live in a mountain community that celebrates those activities, I will! Thanks!

[–] Hydra_Fk@reddthat.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

Awe bless your soul! It's so nice to talk to relatable, down to earth, kind people on the internet. I bet your calfs are huge, god speed and enjoy an extra raisin granola bar tonight.

[–] lemming741@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I wish gasoline and diesel was heavily taxed instead of subsidized. Heavy vehicle=more fuel=more road wear.

I guess you'd have to do a rebate/deduction to keep it progressive.

[–] arefx@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm disabled now so I can't do that but thanks.