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A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about the safety of Route 15 for cyclists. The user shared their experience of biking the GAP/C&O towpath from Pittsburgh to NoVA, highlighting the lack of safety measures for cyclists on Route 15 South between Point of Rocks and Leesburg. The user described the route as having barely 6-inch shoulders next to active 45 MPH+ traffic, including 18-wheelers, making it an unsafe passage for cyclists. The user’s post serves as a cautionary tale for other cyclists considering this route. Read the full post here…