Cycling is fun, healthy, and eco-friendly. So why not use your bike to explore new countries? Taking a cycling vacation not only helps you to relax, but also enables you to explore different places and experience the culture and way of life of the local people. You also get to discover many amazing places along the way. If you’re wondering which country to visit for a cycling … [Read more...]
Bike Trails in Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon
Joe and I recently took our bikes to Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon, where we had a lot of fun riding the nine miles of trails. Fort Stevens State Park on the Oregon coast of the USA is a great place for family bike rides. This state park features nine miles of well-maintained off-road trails, suitable for all skill levels. The trails are multi-use, so you can hike them or … [Read more...]
Lime Bikes and Scooters for Shared Transport Options
Lime is a bike and electric scooter share service found in many cities in the USA and Europe. It's affordable, practical, and a great transport option. We plan to prioritize cities that have Lime bikes when we travel, because they make it possible to have a vacation that is cheaper and healthier. This post tells you where to find Lime bikes, and how they work. We … [Read more...]
The Way of the Roses – Cycling Coast to Coast Across England
For those of you planning your first cycling tour, here is a first-hand account of what it felt like to one adventurous cyclist. Friend of the site, Pete Martin, recalls the first time he embarked on a long distance, solo cycling trip. Now having completed many longer bike rides, including some of the great river routes in Europe, he recounts with trepidation cycling the Way of … [Read more...]
Explore Seattle on Your Bike on the Burke-Gilman Trail
The Burke-Gilman Trail is a very long trail that loops around Washington Lake and offers a great way to explore Seattle on your bike. With most of it off-road, it makes for a relaxing ride with plenty of variety, and many opportunities to stop and enjoy the unique vibe of the city of Seattle. It is a former railroad right-of-way, and as such is quite flat, with not too many … [Read more...]
