Editor's Note: After deadline, the Sun learned Potter Road will be closed at the Route 153 end at the end of June until sometime in September. They're replacing the bridge at that end so no one will be able to cross. We want to let riders know they'll have to bypass that end.
When the weather got warmer and then downright hot, I had to figure out a way to get exercise and stay cool. I wanted to ride my bicycle, but wondered where I could go to stay out of the sun. Riding on hot, paved roads didn’t appeal to me. A cool, shady ride was what I had in mind.
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Excellent! the more bicyclists off the road with cars and trucks and riding trails the better. If you have to ride on roads have a 4 " mirror on each handlebar or ride facing oncoming traffic so you won't get killed. Legislation is coming that will require road riders to have 2 4" mirrors. Whoo hoo! Better than getting crushed.
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