Biking4Boomers, cycling destinations, Gravel rides, Uncategorized, Virginia's Blue Ridge Cycling
A new gravel riding excursion
Sometimes it just takes a little luck and a good guide.
As we drove to the ride start of our gravel ride, my buddy Gary’s wife Barbara called. Thanks to the car’s Bluetooth we were all talking to one another. That’s
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cycling destinations, Gravel rides, Mountain bike rides, Uncategorized
Riding the Delaware and Hudson Rail-Trail
A special surprise awaited us on a trail with rural Vermont scenery that was already outstanding.
Gary Butcher rides the beautifully smooth Vermont section of the Delaware and Hudson Rail-Trail
There was a reason we hadn't yet discovered the Delaware and Hudson
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cycling destinations, Cycling with Sarcoidosis, Gravel rides, Uncategorized
Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath
This southern section of the Towpath is not as pretty as some... but it sure is interesting.
A look down the towpath shortly after we got on the bikes.
We were away from interstate traffic then.
A relief.
About two miles of busy roads
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cycling destinations, Road Bike rides
Biking Burke's Garden - Galloping Horses and Fried Apple Pies
The annual Burke's Garden Century and Metric Century are a tradition in Virginia's New River Valley. I rode in the event for the first time this year, and though I was tempted to do the full 100 miles, I wasn't
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cycling destinations, Gravel rides, Mountain bike rides
Cycling the Greenbrier River Trail from Caldwell to Anthony
Staying in the Lap of Luxury - The Greenbrier
The front of the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WVa. It's only a five minute drive to the Greenbrier River Trail.
Greenbrier River Trail Caldwell to Anthony
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cycling destinations, Gravel rides, Mountain bike rides
High Bridge Trail State Park
Riding the High Bridge Trail State Park
Sleep in a tipi, zip line through the woods, stop at a brewery and ride the beautiful, historic High Bridge Trail.
The starting point On the High Bridge Trail State Park
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I betrayed my love, and now I’m left to suffer. The plastic ball full of whiffle holes bounced lightly in front of me. It wouldn’t hop more than a foot...
A sarcoidosis perspective on cycling My cycling has come a long way since I began lamenting the difficulties of riding while dealing with sarcoidosis and the multiple medications to keep...
Sometimes it just takes a little luck and a good guide. As we drove to the ride start of our gravel ride, my buddy Gary’s wife Barbara called. Thanks to...