On this trip, there were several reasons. I got the idea to cycle here from seeing the beautiful landscape, and cyclists in it, from trains (see third photo here). The train and the bike route share the least steep passage across the water divide. The line I cycled along was very busy (I shot the above-fold and three other pictures, as well as 14 more photos I didn't post, during a lunch break and immediately after). I did make many stops (resulting in slow progress). I did some detours for specific photo locations. *Traitor*, n. A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
