We aren’t always on the bike. As cyclists, we sometimes get off the bike and wander in the woods. (See tomorrow’s post for more on this topic. Grins)
It’s good to know some of these. A close encounter with any of these types of foliage could mess up a good weekend, and a sizable fraction of the Summer.
Notice, the trumpet vine is a surprise to a lot of folks. It has, like the others, the ability to deliver contact rash producing chemicals. Don’t handle it! It’s blooming now. Go look for some, and notice the distinctive leaf pattern. That’s how you will identify it later on. The stuff is common around our area, and after bloom time ends, the leaf arrangement is the only way you will be able to recognize it.
Poison Oak Leaves
Poison Ivy
Poison Sumac
Trumpet Vine
Avoid these, and you will have a much happier summer. Ride safe out there!
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