Visiting family in northern Illinois, Rockford area, and am staying with 2 of my sister's in Lake Summerset. I sure wish I had a bike with me.The roads in Lake Summerset have a lot of curving up and down, and it is quite scenic, with views of the Lake. Lots of trees, and quite a few homes with rather quirky builds. No cookie cutter, there all made out of ticky-tack, neighborhood here.
I was in Kentucky at a sisters home, we drove to LS, picking up another sister on the way, and will see 3 brothers at Easter dinner today. I had to leave my bike in KY. I am here gor only 3 days, leaving for KY tomorrow. If I had a longer stay in Lake Summerset, I could borrow a bike for a day of exploration and what I believe would be very fun rides.
I grew up in this area in the 50's- 60's, at that time there a number of gravel roads. I know there are still a few in the area, I would like to give them a try if/when I return.
IIRC, Lake Summerset was formed in the early 70's by buiding an earthen dam across the south branch of Otter Creek.. I had never been in the development before. I very much like it here.