>>975304that sucks
scope out google maps for back roads, most places have options where you can avoid long stretches on dangerous roads like those.
I ride downtube in the city. people think it's dangerous being around all those cars and chaos, but it's not, because they're going 20 mph and stopping constantly. Country roads are dangerous and have killed one of my friend's fathers
I'd say fast country roads are only to be ridden fast on a roadie bike. When I ride one, for a brief stretch during a tour, I say in the middle of the lane until I hear a car coming. Then I wait until I'm sure they see me, and move to the shoulder. But I'll go 30 minutes out of my way to avoid riding on a road like that, even if I'll only be on it for 10 minutes
Consider a rigid MTB or "gravel" bike that you can take down dirt roads / over fields if you are really out of options
Getting into MTB riding is cool too, but the lack of freedom of movement + needing a car to get to trails is a bummer imho
