On Saturday, August 19, we completed a community ride between the Lansdale SEPTA station and Hatfield Borough following a route close to the anticipated path of the Liberty Bell Trail – about eight miles total.

The weather, once again, cooperated as we navigated mostly quiet neighborhood streets with a group of more than 15 riders. This included one segment of the actual trail in Hatfield Borough. Some of the group were regulars and others were first timers. A few were folks we have had the chance meeting at Lansdale First Friday events or through the Bike Valet service
at Whites Road Park.

Though Lansdale’s Walnut Street cannot be described as smooth, the good news is most of thee hazardous potholes near the SEPTA station were patched. The streets, particularly in Hatfield Township were very calm and rideable. The one challenge we had was a very short segment on Orvilla Road – but the drivers out that afternoon paused so our large group could get through this area safely.

We look forward to the day when the Liberty Bell Trail is complete and bikers can will be able cross roads like Orvilla in a planned and organized way to reach the very rideable neighborhoods on each side.

Thanks all again for coming out for this ride!