Our July 4th Family Bicycle Ride showcasing the Bicycle Routes which are being signed was a success with 26 participants, age 4.5 to 60.  We traveled both of the suggested Bicycle Routes through North Andover that were  proposed by Sgt. Fred Soucy, the North Andover Police Safety Officer, and approved by the North Andover Selectmen on January 7, 2002.  Despite the extremely hot conditions (over 90 degrees), all of the 26 participants toured North Andover Route 2, the 5 mile loop starting at the Old Common and passing by Sargent School, Reynolds Field and James Swamp, Rea Farm and Drummond Playground, on the way back to the Common.  Following this, a hearty group of seven, aged 7 to 45, rode North Andover Route 1, the 8 mile loop which also starts at the Common, but turns Northeast to tour by Town Farm, Smolak Farms, Bruin Hill and Foster Farm, before returning to the Common on Salem Street.  Thanks to Jeff Eagan for the great photos below.

We are currently sponsoring a Buy-A-Sign Bicycle Safety Program to purchase and install Share The Road Bicycle Signs along these routes.  Please see complete details at: