TIMES RECORD • July 18, 2023
Cycling is great exercise and a wonderful form of recreation for almost everyone, especially us old people. An outstanding aerobic workout, it’s much easier on the joints than walking and running. Safety is my biggest cycling concern. There are simply too many people driving around texting and nipping. My preference is to get off the roads and ride traffic-free bike trails whenever possible. Two great trail rides in southern Maine are two sections of the Eastern Trail. The northern sector from Scarborough to Saco is 8 miles one-way, while the southern ride between Biddeford and Kennebunk is 6. ~ Ron Chase