Biking Vacations

Since I tweaked my shoulder last month, it's hurt to go uphill on my mountain bike. I figured that I needed to take some time off riding to let the shoulder fix itself, but I couldn't just sit around. And I can't stand walking or...

The Quebec Run Wild Area is a really cool system of trails to the south of Ohiopyle. I've been looking at some maps for a while, and figuring out a way to ride from town to the wild area on single track and double track...

Winter Sun?  YES!! If you live anywhere near Ohiopyle, you might not recognize this big glowing ball: It's the sun. And it's shining. Finally. And it's supposed to keep shining all weekend long. 66 degrees on Sunday. Shorts and sandals weather! After a week of freezing hurricane drizzle, that's going to feel awesome....

Greetings from Missouri, We embark upon the KATY Trail this weekend. Starting in Sedalia, Missouri we will point our bikes eastward towards ST Charles, Missouri. Check out this cool sculpture that serves as your send-off.  It memorializes the transition of the corridor from the wild west and...

Do you own a bike?  Then plan to use it on Friday. Friday May 18th is National Bike to Work Day.  The goal of the day is to show that commuting to work is a viable option that is healthy for the commuter and the environment. ...

Original post over on the work blog. We've been discussing doing some trail work for a few years. Yesterday we finally got started. The Lytle connector is a piece of trail that goes up from Lytle Road to Presley Ridge Trail. Clearing it off has been on Ohiopyle...

The KATY Trail is a  237 mile rail trail that crosses almost the entire state of Missouri.  Once a thriving railroad corridor, it is now a Missouri State Park and home to the longest rail trail in the United States.   The Wilderness Voyageurs Bike...

Dear Bill, Travis, Gary, Heather and all the other staff members who were part of making my bike trip so special,   There are no amount of words that can express how wonderful and memorable my bike trip was with your organization. From my first conversation with...