Why did the cyclist cross the Cross Valley Connector before it was officially open?
Because it was there.
Read it and weep motorists!
That’s right. I came, I saw, and I rocked the “Gap” by pedaling my bike over the 1,100 foot bridge on the very last leg of the hundred million dollar, decades-old dream that is the Santa Clarita Cross Valley Connector.
You know what else? I took up the entire road, laughing maniacally as I weaved back and forth as if it was my tax dollars alone that built it. As if I owned it!
Which I did.
BOOM!
Now since I am the first Santa Claritan of all time to cross this very important bridge under my own power, let me just say how pleasurable it was. The pavement was smooth, the incline gentle, and the view…well she was pretty. Indeed, even Canyon Country and the nebulous region known generally as “Whittaker Bermite” look attractive from this distance, and it’s a lot of fun to ride down into the Newhall Ranch/Bouquet Area.
Best of all, there was very little traffic.
It’s so fun in fact that I recruited another cyclist to break the law with me. He described the experience of being the first as “neat”
I know you’re jealous of my awesomeness Santa Clarita, but don’t hate on me too much, for you too can experience this amazing road next week (it looks like they just have to stripe it and fill in some holes!)
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