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Taking a little November ride

Written November 20th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

A guy on an electric bike goes past my 34-year-old bicycle parked on the side of Bryant Way on Wednesday.

Bryant Way and Bryant Drive is one of the nicest roads for a bike ride in and near Albany. That’s why I went there for a short jaunt before it started raining Wednesday afternoon.

What was the occasion? Here, let me explain:

After about half a mile or so out of town, Bryant Way becomes Bryant Drive, which continues on toward Riverside Drive.

You would think that whoever named the road — maybe the Bryant family more than a century ago, or the county later on — could have named the whole thing the same. It could be either “Way” or “Drive” all the way, without the confusing change in the middle.

Regardless of what it’s called, the road is great for riding a bike because it’s level, has ample bike lanes, and most of the time motor traffic is light.

Also, the county maintains the pavement well, and the scenery is pleasant, regardless of the time of year.

Don’t take my word for it, though. Just get on your bike and see for yourself. (hh)





5 responses to “Taking a little November ride”

  1. Al Nyman says:

    It was Bryant Drive from the park to Riverside and the first road to the right was Cherry Lane 60 years ago. I believe the Post Office engineered the change in road names as we lived at 2980 Cherry Lane.
    The tract was subdivided by the Bryant family which donated Bryant Park in an exchange with the county building the original covered bridge.

    • Steve Anderson says:

      Thank you very much for the history! I’ve lived here all my life and have never heard some of the background of the Bryant area. :^)

  2. MarK says:

    Happy Birthday, Hasso!

  3. Steve Anderson says:

    This is also a favorite area of mine to ride my velomobile though and it’s really close to home! And especially in the fall! And a belated Happy Birthday to you!

  4. Joanne Johnson says:

    Thank you for sharing your enjoyable trip.
    I really do appreciate all the information you share regarding Albany.

    Happy Birthday….and many more.

    Joanne Johnson

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