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The
Veloway
 Directions
Take Mo-Pac (1) south past Slaughter about 1/4 mile and turn left
(you'll see a sign for the Veloway). It's located near the Wildflower
Research Center.
General
Information
The Veloway is a 3.1 mile paved loop set aside for bikers and rollerbladers.
The trail is set on approximately 100 acres. The trail is ideal
for riders of all levels. It is about the width of a typical two
way street. Slower traffic stays to the right, allowing plenty of
passing room on the left. The trail winds through wooded areas with
slight to moderate inclines and declines. The paved trail is ideal
for serious cyclists who prefer not to share the road with cars.
I found
the veloway ideal for cycling with my daughter. She's not ready
to hit the dirt trails, and I get tired of riding around the block
in the neighborhood. The trails are plenty wide, so I never had
to worry about hindering serious riders.
 Rules
Not many, and not complicated. No walking or jogging traffic. The
veloway is strictly for not-motorized wheeled traffic. Rule #2:
Slower traffic stays to the right. Rule #3: The Veloway is a one-way
trail. This really makes the traffic easier to navigate and safer.
Good
to Know
- No
entrance fee
- Bring
water. There are water fountains, but they tend to put out warm
water during the summer.
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Written
by Jason Massey
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