"It's the getting away from their wives that they really crave, even if it's only for an afternoon."
Re roads, if there's a lot of traffic, i would prefer to be on the wide road with the shoulder. You can usually get a nice wind assist from lots of cars and trucks heading your direction. All the drama and commotion seems to make the miles pass quicker. And if you're hit, God forbid, there will be plenty of witnesses.
If there's light traffic I would prefer the winding country road. I'd try to get out there early Sunday morning and have the whole road to myself.