Have you ever asked yourself why riding makes you happy? Cyclists may be wired to seek and reap the rewards of long, hard rides BY SELENE YEAGER It’s the feeling that pulls you out of bed to saddle up before the anyone else is awake. It’s what beckons you to strap on your shoes and go for a…
Details
Whether you prefer to do your fall biking in the woods or on the road, pedaling into November gives you access to sights, smells, and sensations that fair-weather biking can’t offer. Here are a few key adaptations to your cycling wardrobe that will keep you cranking while you wait for the first snowfall of winter.…
Details
We just finished our Adirondack tour of New York, and we received a very nice review on TripAdvisor from Teresa Cavalier of Tunkhannock, PA. This is what she said: “Do you like to ride your bicycle but haven’t found time to ride as often as you like lately? Or are you apprehensive about joining a…
Details
One of New England’s most visited and spectacular rail-trails, the Island Line Trail (formerly known as the Burlington Bikeway) skirts the waterfront in the hip college town of Burlington, strings together a series of shoreline parks and offers spectacular views of Lake Champlain and New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Best of all, the relatively flat trail…
Details
Excerpt from http://www.dummies.com/ Quite possibly, a million good reasons to ride a bicycle exist. But to keep this article from getting too long, here are the current ten best reasons to bike. Keep fit Being fit means having a healthy, strong heart and being able to exert muscles for an extended period. It means having…
Details
The Whiteface Region is home to countless miles of beautiful country roads, perfect for road cycling during your memorable New York vacation. There are so many miles, and combinations of quiet country roadways for riding, it’s impossible to get to them in all in a single visit to the area. Whether you want to challenge…
Details
Two months ago I invited my 83-year-old parents to join our 12-day bike tour to New Zealand. Even though John and Anne don’t really cycle, I knew they would have a blast on one of our bike vacations – not only would they get to “see their son in action,” but I thought they would…
Details
Answers to seven common questions about Bicycle Vacations and Cycling Tours As people over 50 opt for more active and adventurous vacations, two-wheelers are becoming a preferred vehicle to see the world, both here and abroad. A recent travel segment on Sky News went so far as to dub bicycling vacations “the new golf.” Touring by bicycle is…
Details
The small island of Nantucket, 35 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, was once the whaling capital of the world. These days, this charming spot looks like an idyllic postcard, peppered with pristine beaches, sailboat- and yacht-dotted harbors, cobblestoned streets, and shingled homes whose gardens are filled with roses and hydrangeas. Home to a mix…
Details
WORLD-CLASS TRAILS AND EVENTS DRAW CYCLISTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE U.S. Montpelier, Vt.—From bone-rattling descents to leisurely loops, Vermont’s summer cycling season offers an impressive variety of biking events, set against some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. Biking enthusiasts will find classic dirt road rides, challenging stage races, nationally acclaimed single-track, guided tours…
Details