I can't help you on the rides as I don't live anywhere near there.
But, are you riding your bicycle down the dragon trail? I drove that last year and would be very hesitant to ride it on a bike. Is that a normal thing that people ride?
I'Ve done it on the motorcycle a few times and it would be scary during summer time. Now it's gonna be 38 degrees or so so there probably wont be too much of the street racing scene. I may be wrong but there are other nice roads around too. Lets see if anybody else chimes in.
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