For most of it's length, route 1 is a heavily traveled truck and auto route running through the commercial centers of the towns it runs through. If I had to name the poorest choice for a bicycle route, route 1 might take the prize.
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WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.