Napa vs Sonoma by Bike Which Has Better Riding
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...
Cycling Routes
Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Oregon Best Century Loop
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...
Leelanau Peninsula Michigan Cherry Country Wine Loop
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...
Mesabi Trail 150 Miles of Minnesota Iron Range History
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...
Great River State Trail Mississippi Bluffs Made Easy
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...
Green Mountain Century Vermont Hardest 100 Miles
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,...
Utah Scenic Byway 12 Red Rock Riding Through Parks
Standing at the edge of the Hogsback ridge, with sheer 1,000-foot drops on either side and nothing but red rock wilderness stretching to the horizon,...
Historic Columbia River Highway Waterfalls and Tunnels
The first time I crested Crown Point on my road bike, I had to stop pedaling. Not because my legs were burning from the 700-foot...
Key West to Key Largo 106 Miles Over 42 Bridges
The moment I rolled onto the first bridge leaving Key West, with the Atlantic Ocean stretching endlessly to my left and Florida Bay shimmering to...
Acadia Carriage Roads Car-Free Riding in America
Introduction: Why Acadia’s Carriage Roads Changed How I Think About Cycling The first time I rolled onto Acadia’s carriage roads, I made the mistake of...