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FLAT! To most cyclists, this word means trouble. Flat TIRES are an inconvenience at best. But flat Roads and Trails are to many, the sign of a really great ride. Toss in a few miles of nearly deserted country roads and add 100 miles of car-free...

08 July, 2015

This article is intended to help you become a better caretaker of your bike. ;)   1) Use lots and lots of chain lube. Be sure to never wipe the old stuff off, just slather lubricant liberally like you'd drown a stack of IHOP in blueberry syrup. Repeat...

04 May, 2015

This article was produced by the rails-to-trails conservancy.  This is a complete reproduction of their work.  See the original article here.  The rails-to-trails conservancy is the national voice for rails-to-trails and bicycle advocacy.  Learn more about their mission, and consider becoming a member. What Is Railbanking? Railbanking...

04 May, 2015

2015 Biking season on the Great Allegheny Passage is in full swing The tell tale sign of this, is the reopening of The Big Savage Tunnel.  This year the magic date is Friday April 3rd. Measuring  3300 feet in length the tunnel was built by the Western...

31 March, 2015

Katy Trail: Longest Rail Trail in the Country As the longest Rails to Trails project in the United States, the Katy Trail is much more than a simple pedestrian trail.  Traveling 240 miles across Missouri (with construction of the deserted Rock Island rail line as a connecter...

30 January, 2015

My husband and I joined nine other bikers to " do" the Katy Trail October 12-17, 2014. First the details: the rented bikes were terrific, the lodging was varied ( city and small towns). We enjoyed the variety and the warm welcome our group received..like...

13 January, 2015

My wife Christine and I recently biked the Katy Trail from October 12 to October 17. We and nine others were on this ride along with our two guides, Kevin and James. We have been on many organized biking vacations, but this one was very special....

10 December, 2014

We had a lovely Katy Trail journey ! The attention to detail was superb -both from the company and from our wonderful guides Kevin and James. They made sure everyone had a wonderful time --directions each day were good, accommodations lovely. I can definitely recommend...

21 October, 2014

FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY, KNOWLEDGE GUIDES, GREAT LODGING THIS IS A BIKE TRIP FOR ANYONE. REST STOPS WELL TIMED TO AVOID GETTING FATIGUED, WITH SNACKS AND DRINKS TO REFUEL YOUR BODY MAKING IT VERY EASY TO FINISH EACH DAYS RIDE. SAG WAGON ALWAYS AVAILABLE...

21 October, 2014

CSX appropriately making an appearance this morning - sending off this crew of Great Allegheny Passage Rail Trail (formerly the Western Maryland Railroad) riders! Have a great trip!       This group is loading up and departing from the Wilderness Voyageurs base in Ohiopyle. Join us on a...

04 August, 2014