This article was originally published on goeast.com. Family bike trips can be a terrific way to reconnect with the people you love most. They nurture a healthy sense of adventure, build grit, and often provide plenty of opportunities to problem solve together. They require some flexibility and a willingness to embrace the vulnerability that comesContinue reading “8 Steps to Planning a Family Bike Trip”
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White Rim Trail
3-day self-supported tour on Canyonland’s 100-mile White Rim Trail This story was originally published on goeast.com. As I struggled to the top of a gentle, rolling hill on Mineral Bottom Road, I was sure we had made it. It’s only 12 miles of riding from the top of the canyon to the parking area and surelyContinue reading “White Rim Trail”
Losing the Green Mountain Stage Race
There’s a unique sound that vibrates from a peloton. It’s something like a purr or a hum or a whir, but it’s not quite any of those. As I was thinking about this while concentrating on and adjusting to the subtle, nearly imperceptible movements of the cyclists around me, it dawned on me from myContinue reading “Losing the Green Mountain Stage Race”
Biking Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument
This article was originally published in the Summer 2018 edition of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Wilderness Matters. In mid-May, a group of Appalachian Mountain Club trip leaders visited the KWWNM, some for the first time, to explore and learn about the recreational opportunities it holds. When I pulled into the parking lot at the Matagamon Gate with my twoContinue reading “Biking Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument”
