Introduction: Where Bluebonnets Meet Back Roads The first time I crested a hill on Ranch Road 1323 outside Fredericksburg, Texas, I understood why cyclists from...

The moment I crested the final climb on Highway 180 and caught my first glimpse of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, I understood why cyclists...

The first time I crested the Alpine Visitor Center at 11,796 feet, gasping for air in the thin Colorado atmosphere, I understood why Trail Ridge...

There’s a moment on the Silverado Trail, pedaling past perfectly manicured vineyards with the Mayacamas Mountains rising to the west, when you understand why cyclists...

The first time I crested the summit near Mount Bachelor and looked out across the volcanic landscape of central Oregon, I understood why the Cascade...

Introduction: Where Cherry Blossoms Meet Lake Michigan Breezes The moment I crested the first hill outside Traverse City and saw the endless rows of cherry...

The Ultimate Guide to Cycling Minnesota’s Mesabi Trail: 150+ Miles Through Iron Range Mining Country The moment I crested the Thomas Rukavina Memorial Bridge—Minnesota’s tallest...

Introduction: Discovering the Great River State Trail The moment I rolled onto the Great River State Trail for the first time, I understood why cyclists...

Introduction: Conquering Vermont’s Ultimate Century Challenge The first time I crested Lincoln Gap on my bike, legs screaming and lungs burning at a 24% grade,...