COLONIAL PARK-During the winter you can switch start point from Howe Athletic Parking Lot to Colonial Park Lot C. All porta johns were removed from Howe for the winter while Lot C has heated bathrooms. Be sure to include this message in your ride. Cue sheets will not be changed for this winter move but I figure you can work it out.
As of yesterday, Canal Rd between Blackwell Mills and Jacques is still closed at 6 Mile Run. You have 3 options to get around the closure:
- River Rd from Blackwell Mills to Griggstown. Traffic and no bike lane.
- Blackwell Mills to Middlebush to Jacques. Adds mileage and Middlebush has traffic and no bike lane.
- Yesterday we chose the hardpacked gravel towpath from Blackwells Mills to Griggstown. There is a very short section that you should walk. Yesterday we had no issues on the towpath and no rider fell in the canal.
SAFETY-During your winter rides be sure to include caution of black ice, especially in shady areas.
Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving,
Manny
