Originally I was hoping to do this ride daily, or even weekly. Turns out that is not only difficult to pull off scheduling-wise, but the East Stadium route is SO traffic-filled and exposed that the route is particularly exhausting both because of the physical demands and the mental focus it requires. 

Of course, this is the whole point - it shouldn't be THAT challenging to access alternative, safe, and comfortable means of travel on Ann Arbor's major roads.