Chip seal is most definitely not cycling friendly. But, then my experience is that most township supervisors, county commissioners, or others responsible for secondary roads aren't, for the most part, all the cycling friendly either.
I've recently encountered a few dirt roads that have been sprayed with oil - no stones or gravel, just the oil. I've got to wonder how good this is for the environment.
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