Originally Posted by
DeceptivelySlow
It is not horrible for cycling but a bit of a down grade for sure from the previous smooth surface. Also more vehicle interior noise when driving; don't like it.
Concur based on what I saw last summer. It's better than some of the "pavement" that needs to be replaced two years ago, it's worse that what was there before they chip-sealed it. Hopefully it will extend the pavement life.
BTW, at the risk of getting political, when did "conservative" stop meaning "conserve what you've got," and change to meaning "cheap"?