Safety update: That nasty step on South Shore is slowly losing its bite!

Along South Shore Boulevard there is an issue that has caused injuries to bicyclists. If you are transitioning from the asphalt road surface to the trail using any of the concrete driveway aprons on the north side of the road, take extreme care because there is an approximately 2-inch step on nearly all these driveway aprons. If you ride up this step at anything other than right angles you may be thrown off your bike as your front wheel is jerked to the side. Even riding up these 2-inch steps at right angles may cause a big jolt and or flat. We suggest you access the trail at the ramps located at the main intersections and not at a driveway apron.

Ramsey County contractors have been working since May 27 moving from White Bear Avenue along South Shore toward Century Avenue grinding off this nasty step. It is slow going, with about 7 out of 75+ done so far. Take care if you are riding along South Shore near any of the steps or the grinding work zone.

Here is an example of the nasty step:

Note to step: there is a grinder in your future.