Originally Posted by
freetors
I wonder if many of these routes came from before the days where everyone had a gps in their pocket so that routes were kept simple and easy to follow.
I know that's a huge part of my willingness to plan longer routes and explore further out than I did when I was younger. Having the GPS with me gives me confidence that I can improv a little out there without feeling like I'm risking becoming terminally lost far away from home.
Have you considered maybe putting yourself into the position of planning group rides for smaller groups? I'm thinking you're discovering that the routing knowledge you have that you were taking for granted is actually rare insight you're getting from your other two-wheeled pursuits. It doesn't sound like your routes would be suitable for a big crowd, but it may not be hard to put together a like-minded group who would appreciate these routes.