Originally Posted by
Phil85207
There is nothing like new asphalt for cycling. They just finished a favorite route of mine over Usery Pass and what a difference. Better bike lane too, its great.
+1 I rode over Usery Pass on 26 Oct 2011, during the repaving.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/776805 A bit unnerving since there was a long stretch with no shoulder, however it was a Thursday afternoon and traffic was light (by Chicago standards). Can't wait to try it again.