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Image for story Riding the dikes @ Canyon Ferry Reservoir

Riding the dikes @ Canyon Ferry Reservoir

Canyon Ferry Reservoir is fed by the Missouri River and surrounded by the Elkhorn and Belt Mountains. I can ride from my house to the Wildlife Preserve where 3 dikes surround 3 ponds. My favorite t... read more

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Summer biking

My fav place to ride is the New River Trail starting on the NC/VA border going north.

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Image for story Wandering around

Wandering around

This is what #winterwonderland in San Diego looks like! Enjoying the (still) lovely colors of fall in around the canyons while on a chill, breezy ride around the neighborhood.

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Image for story Sunday Coastal Ride

Sunday Coastal Ride

Went on a Sunday Coastal Ride from Solana to Carlsbad with my adventure partner Theo! It was a beautiful day and as always the scenery was beautiful.

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Image for story Celebrating Orlando's Bike Network

Celebrating Orlando's Bike Network

Sadly it had been months since I had ridden my bike. But today to celebrate #MobilityWeekFL I decided to take a quick trip on one of my favorite routes to check out the construction progress to fil... read more

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Image for story Excellent Bike Trail

Excellent Bike Trail

My favorite trail (so far) is West Orange Trail in Central Florida. Usually We (My wife & I) park at Winter Garden Station and ride towards Apopka for 9-10 miles. This trail is a very good for ... read more

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Image for story Love to Ride Trails!

Love to Ride Trails!

I have discovered all these excellent bike trails here in Central Florida! My favorite is the Spring to Spring from Gemini Springs to Lake Monroe. The Rail Trail is also really good for a longer ri... read more

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Image for story Love mountain biking at Fremont Older

Love mountain biking at Fremont Older

I live in Cupertino and Fremont Older is a great place for mountain biking with a variety of trails and terrain. It's an easy ride from home to Foothill Blvd to Stevens Creek County Park. You will ... read more

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

At Olbrich Gardens, the Bike Benefits sticker is good for free admission to the Conservatory. Right now the Conservatory is closed for the pandemic, but the outdoor gardens are open (with limited h... read more

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Image for story Coyote Lane

Coyote Lane

I've been riding this route for years, besides the other routes. Today I almost ran a coyote over, pretty scary. Think I may change this route for sure! They always come to the creek late in the ev... read more

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Image for story Discovering new parks: Magnolia Bluff County Park

Discovering new parks: Magnolia Bluff County Park

Discovering new city or county parks by bike is always fun. This one is a bit of a distance from Madison, but it's a great park and the riding in the area is beautiful: Magnolia Bluff County Park. ... read more

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

It turned out I needed a smarter phone to order curbside -- but Colectivo is offering curbside pickup via a smartphone app, and they also have Bike Bennies in non-pandemic times, and special treats... read more

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

I have never taken advantage of my Bicycle Benefits at Wingra Boats, and it's not available right now because it's free ice cream (yes, free ice cream!) and they don't have their concessions stand ... read more

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#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Neuhauser Pharmacy does not have (a) a Bicycle Benefits sticker in the window, or (b) bike parking. But it /does/ have (c) friendly neighborhood pharmacists, (d) a post office inside that will s... read more

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As long as it's to a donut shop..... I'm all wheels

I actually have two. One is to a place, about 20+ miles (one way) from my home near SDSU, up to Carmel Mountain, a place called Sesame. 20 miles is a straight shot, but I never do those. I d... read more

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personal goal extended

Hi, we missed the virtual tour this morning because we were out on the Loop here in Tucson. Today Ron decided to increase his ride. He clocked 40.2 miles :) he usually rides 35 but he thought toda... read more

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Image for story NEW Favorite Route in just 2 months!

NEW Favorite Route in just 2 months!

I have a story about a new route that will be open to everyone in just about 2 months. If you love the Rock Island Trail, but long for it to continue to the Jamaica North Trail or into Wilderness ... read more

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Image for story South Bay Bicycle Trail

South Bay Bicycle Trail

I love the South Bay bike path, that is near my home and go a little out of the way to work every day to go on it. It is beautiful and mostly safe. The birds are wonderful to watch and hear. Lately... read more

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Image for story No other place in the world that we'd rather bike!

No other place in the world that we'd rather bike!

Our family bike ride today confirms that there's no other place in the world that we'd rather bike!!! We've found so many cool hidden places. Love to Ride...San Diego...California...USA!!! <3 ... read more

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Image for story Keep Mooooving

Keep Mooooving

I love riding in the San Pasqual Valley. I always stop at the dairy to say hi to the girls. This week there were a lot of frolicking calves! #WTF2020

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Image for story Memorial Day ride

Memorial Day ride

Just a quick loop around the Night Riders' urban loop, Lacy and Meadowview Rds version #GreaterMadisonBikeMonth #BikesUnite #BiketheBurg #FitchburgWI

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Image for story Frozen custard run

Frozen custard run

When I read that my favorite dining establishment, Michael's Frozen Custard, had reopened, there was no question about where I would ride today! #GreaterMadisonBikeMonth #BikesUnite #GoByBike

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Image for story Desert Riding

Desert Riding

There is nothing like riding in the high desert in Nevada. There is untold beauty in the desert if one just looks. Sunrises and sunsets are unmatched.

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A different route

I have been taking the same route to work for the last 2 years. At first I HATED biking to work. I had to pump myself up every morning and I just hated it. Now it's my favorite time of the day. It'... read more

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Image for story Riding the Dikes by Canyon Ferry Reservoir

Riding the Dikes by Canyon Ferry Reservoir

From my house I can ride to the Wildlife preserve. It’s a beautiful peaceful ride around 3 dikes. I especially love Springtime when all the birds come back. There’s geese, pelicans, heron, ducks, &... read more

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Mickleson Trail Deadwood

Many people go to Deadwood, SD for the night life. I go there to ride the trail. The trail wanders through the Black Hills for 83miles. There are many quaint old whistle stops, old railroad bridge... read more

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Image for story Winter Wonderland Week Ride.

Winter Wonderland Week Ride.

It was another beautiful San Diego morning to kick off #Winter Wonderland Week and get my first Ride in on my favorite route.

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Image for story The Road Less Traveled

The Road Less Traveled

My son and I tried something new! The woods are a very different place to ride a bike, so why not try it? There are lots of twist and turns with nature surrounding us. Try going off the ramps at fu... read more

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Perfect day for a ride

Sunday, Nov. 1st, was the absolute perfect day for a bike ride in Naples! Temps in the 70s, wind ENE at 5 mph, little traffic. Lots of other soldiers nd clubs took advantage for z great Sunday ri... read more

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Image for story Weekiwachee Preserve

Weekiwachee Preserve

#MobilityWeekFL. There are hidden gems everywhere in Florida, tucked away where cars can’t go. The Weekiwachee Preserve has a paved road and miles of easy gravel winding around sparkling lakes and ... read more

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Image for story Check Out My Wheels

Check Out My Wheels

We weren’t able to find bikes during this time, but we were lucky to get a pair of skates! We love skating outdoors on the shared used path! Stay hydrated and have fun outdoors everyone!!! #Mobilit... read more

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Image for story This has become my new favorite 200K+ ride!

This has become my new favorite 200K+ ride!

This is a grand loop around Metro Detroit, following the western/northerly portions of Outer Drive, to Belle Isle, down to Grosse Ile, and further on down to Lake Erie Metro Park, then back through... read more

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

This is a story about cheesecake. I love cheesecake. When I get cheesecake at restaurants, I am always so disappointed that it isn't my mom's cheesecake. My mom makes the best cheesecake. Brasse... read more

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

I wasn't sure where to take this photo at the Monroe Street Farmers Market, but settled on the bike parking area. The Monroe St. Market is held in a parking lot where there's not close-by parking, ... read more

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Bloom has an amazing biscuit sandwich with roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, and greens -- alas, they have a limited menu for the pandemic, and I cannot get my favorite sandwich. Instead,... read more

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Another place I have never used my Bike Bennies -- and another one that involves ice cream. I've been missing out! Not free this time, but a nice discount on the concessions at the zoo. Unlike a... read more

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#BikeBenefitsBlitz

Orange Tree Imports is where I first learned about Bike Benefits and bought my first sticker. Lots of the Monroe St shops have Bike Bennies – it's a great neighborhood for shopping on a bike. Al... read more

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Image for story #BikeBenefitsBlitz

#BikeBenefitsBlitz

I don't do social media so I don't quite know how to do these #Curmudgeon #WhatIsThisHashtagBusiness, but I see that we're being invited to enter a drawing by sharing our love of Bike Bennies, and ... read more

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Image for story Flats galore

Flats galore

With the temperature and weather being as hot and humid as it is recently, biking the Silver Strand Bikeway is a great way to get some miles in while staying cool. It has easily become my favorite ... read more

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Image for story IB to Coronado

IB to Coronado

One of my favorite routes to ride is the Bayshore Bikeway trail from IB to Coronado. It's so relaxing and you can't ask for better scenery. I even got to see the pink flamingo on one of my rides. #... read more

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Image for story Van Fleet trail, Polk County, FL

Van Fleet trail, Polk County, FL

#ExploreByBike The Van Fleet trail is a paved rails to trails project that runs from Polk City 28 miles north to the Mabel Road trailhead near Webster, FL. The trail is heavily wooded on both side... read more

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Image for story The wind is sometimes your friend, and at other times your enemy!

The wind is sometimes your friend, and at other times your enemy!

We've had some pretty windy days lately! Maybe it's part of our June gloom? It's funny how the wind is your friend when it's at your back, but also a cursedly strong force to reckon with! #Rediscov... read more

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Image for story Wisconsin's beautiful capital city

Wisconsin's beautiful capital city

About 60 miles to go to make my goal of 500 for the month, so I headed out for one of my favorites: the Night Rider's urban loop, with a few wrinkles. I love the view of the Capitol across Lake Mon... read more

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Image for story Lake Farm loop

Lake Farm loop

My wife and I headed out to Lake Farm County Park and back. Due to squirrelly winds, we had headwinds both ways! We had to detour around Terravessa due to heavy construction activity on the new pat... read more

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Friend Birthday ride

We had to celebrate his birthday in years * 100' of elevation. So, I went along for the ride. We went up to a family run donut shop in Carmel Mountain area (Sesame Donuts-- own story, made the n... read more

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Image for story Watching the turtles!

Watching the turtles!

I grew up in Germany, where turtles are either pets or live in a zoo. So I greatly enjoy the opportunity to see turtles in the wild. One good spot that's not too far from Madison and in a very bike... read more

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Dane County's Capitol City Trail

The Capitol City Trail (CCT) is an enjoyable result of conservation and recreation foresight, featuring a tour of the Nine Springs E-Way. This trail connects with the Southwest Path and other Madis... read more

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How to Create a Circular Bike Route on Google maps

Cool! http://roadcyclistsguide.com/create-circular-bike-route-google-maps/

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Stories from around the world

Image for story My happy places x 2

My happy places x 2

So, I booked a weekend in Christchurch with goal of finding 'the bike'. I walked Sumner/Redcliffs pathway (Happy place no. 1 the beach)Then returned the next day to 'christen' my new bike on the sa... read more

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Image for story Birthday jaunt at the beach

Birthday jaunt at the beach

Enjoying the bizarrely warm February in Bournemouth, and my Mum finally trying out her new bike!

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