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USA (local)

This page lists all reports that for USA only that do not involve other countries.
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All descriptions are in English, unless otherwise noted.

Tours

Riding to the West
by Iris Mueck, tour started May 1991, submitted 18 April 2023
USA: USA

An organized tour by an Austrian RAAM (race across America-) winner. Review of the bike Tour
The author of this review: Iris from Austria - now ret once, I had the chance to meet the RAAM hero. We stayed in contact... He has organized regular bicycle tours to the Western states of the USA. Enjoy the report and pictures Good luck to my followers !

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

Round trip California, Utah, Arizona
by Iris Mueck, tour started April 1991, submitted 15 April 2023
USA: USA

In 1991 we did this beautiful roundtrip. I have been a sort of greenhorn. Nevertheless, I learned how to organize a trip like this. Enjoy the pictures and the tour. Good luck to all of my followers

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

New Mexico, si conclude l'avventura in bicicletta di Renato Frignani lungo la Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
by Renato Frignani, tour started August 2018, submitted 8 April 2019
USA: America, Canada, USA
language: it

Concludiamo con questa pagina il racconto del ciclo-viaggio di Renato Frignani dal Canada al New Mexico denominata Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Il percorso degli ultimi 1200 chilometri.

We conclude with this page the story of Renato Frignani's cycle-trip from Canada to New Mexico called the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. The route of the last 1200 kilometers.

See all 4 reports by Renato Frignani

New Mexico border
Attraversata di Wyoming e Colorado lungo la G D M B R
by Renato Frignani, tour started August 2018, submitted 8 April 2019
USA: America, Canada, USA
language: it

La bicicletta permette di addentrarsi con lentezza nel territorio: il Wyoming, nuovo Stato nel quale sto per entrare, muta il paesaggio precedente lasciando intravedere ampie foreste, ampi spazi con a zone aperte intervallate da aree boschive, prati fioriti e pascoli.Devono essere superati anche Alcuni passi importanti come il Togwotee e Union Pass che si trovano entrambi poco sotto i 3000 metri di quota. Terza parte Dal Wyoming al Colorado 2.000 km

The bicycle allows you to go slowly into the territory: Wyoming, the new state I am about to enter, changes the previous landscape, revealing large forests, wide open spaces with open areas interspersed with wooded areas, flowery meadows and pastures. They must also be overcome Some important steps like the Togwotee and Union Pass, both of which are just under 3,000 meters above sea level. Third part From Wyoming to Colorado 2,000 km

See all 4 reports by Renato Frignani

Colorado
Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, dal confine Usa a Yellowstone Park.
by Renato Frignani, tour started August 2018, submitted 8 April 2019
USA: America, Canada, USA
language: it

Con l?avvicinarsi agli Stati Uniti il paesaggio dolcemente si appiattisce, prevalgono colline e allevamenti di bestiame, ranch e piccoli villaggi. Roosville è la porta di accesso agli Stati Uniti: il Montana ti dà il benvenuto ed è anche lo stato dove si percorrono più chilometri. L?ingresso negli Stati Uniti presenta un paesaggio dolce ed accogliente, campagne e ranch mi accompagnano fino alla cittadina di Eureka. Da qui in poi inizia la vera sfida con il selvaggio, le foreste e i continui saliscendi.

As the United States approaches, the landscape gently flattens out, hills and livestock, ranch and small villages prevail. Roosville is the gateway to the United States: Montana welcomes you and is also the state where you travel the most kilometers. The entry into the United States presents a gentle and welcoming landscape, countryside and ranches accompany me to the town of Eureka. From here on the real challenge begins with the wild, the forests and the continuous ups and downs

See all 4 reports by Renato Frignani

Yellowston Park
Las Vegas, Hoover dam, Grand Canyon, Death valley & More
by Iris Mueck, tour started April 2017, submitted 9 June 2017
America: USA

Time to work on white biking spots. No time for stall...,

We fade away too young, so much left undone...

enjoy the pictures and the report. Good luck to our followers

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

Welcome at Pontebba
California Pacific Coast Tour
by gianni filippini, tour started September 2014, submitted 8 March 2016
America: USA

A Brompton folding bike tour down California Pacific Coast

See all 3 reports by gianni filippini

Cycling Summits and Passes in California
by Michael Fiebach, tour started September 2013, submitted 30 December 2013
America: USA

Cycling Climbs in Northern California: complete with elevation profiles. One of my favorite paved rides was a loop in Lassen Volcanic National Park, and crossing the Sierra Mountains on a small curvy road, that is very unusual for the USA: Ebbetts Pass.

In the not so perfectly paved category, my favorite ride was a ride around one of the volcanoes in the northern part of the state, Mount Shasta.

In the MTB trail category, some of the best views are from the Tahoe Rim Trail, around Lake Tahoe.

See all 8 reports by Michael Fiebach

Everitt Memorial Highway to Mount Shasta
Deep South - Radtour durch Südstaaten der USA
by Hubert Becker, tour started August 2002, submitted 8 July 2013
America: USA
language: de

Deep South at ist best: From Charleston to New Orleans - most of the interesting sections per bicycle

See all 29 reports by Hubert Becker

Uschi and Hubert Becker in French Camp
Lake Michigan bicycle tour 2013
by Iris Mueck, tour started June 2013, submitted 24 June 2013
America: USA

I tried to figure out, if there is a way to make the circle tour round the Lake Michigan. Actually, it is (...but more for motorists...). As a bicyclist, you should consider the North part of the Lake (...and you hit two states: Wisconsin and Michigan). There is a ferry from Manitowoc (Wisconsin) to Ludington (Michigan). The ferry is operated by an old traditional steam ship: the Badger. The tour is based on the idea, to visit some concerts at the Ravinia venue, which is nearby the home of my friends. And then, combine it with a circle tour round Lake Michigan.

We all have seen Judy Collins and Joan Baez. Both artists delivered a wonderful show. The Ravinia venue comprises lawn seats and inside places. People normally eat (...and drink), before the concert. Some stay at the lawn, some move to the inside places.

Biking has has started the first day upon my arrival. Quickly, I went on bike and tried the out the 'Green Bay Trail'. At Wilmette, the trail follows the 'Metra' commuter train (Chicago to Kenosha) Northbound Beside this, we all have been touring the local area of Wilmette. Later, we hit the trail to Chicago's Botanical garden, which is actually North of Wilmette. In this area you pass a lot of green and nice housing area. People say, this is an area, shit doesn't stink... :-)

After the concerts my biking days have started. With the help of the 'Metra' train, I have been riding a little North. Actually to Waukegan. On my first riding day, I have passed the huge city

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

Lake Michigan circle tour
A 330-km, 3-day bicycle camping trip from Orlando to Cape Canaveral
by Michel Laliberté, tour started July 2011, submitted 29 May 2012
America: USA
language: en, fr

A 200-mile (330 km), three-day bicycle camping trip on a plain rental bike, from Orlando to Cape Canaveral, to see the last flight of the Space Shuttle - I was three hours too late!

See all 7 reports by Michel Laliberté

Riding the West
by Iris Mueck, tour started May 1991, submitted 4 August 2011
America: USA

This has been one of my prime Int'l bicycle tours. Very well organized from a former RAAM (race across America) winner. I still enjoy looking at the pictures... Seeing my son Ralph, in his age of 13teen, his father Richard in his age of 46. I have been just an accompaniment photographer! Hope you enjoy the pictures too. Good luck to all the followers.

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

Yosemite water fall
Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge Parkway Bicycle Tour
by Iris Mueck, tour started April 2011, submitted 5 May 2011
America: USA

Virgina is worth a bicycle ride. On the rolling hills some may get exercised. The tour comprises the Skyline Drive (elevated round 3.000 ft/1.000 meters) and the Blue Ridge Parkway (elevations in Virginia up to 3.500 ft/1.200 meters). Higher elevated in North Carolina. A continuous climb and decent sucks a bicyclist off power. I have underestimated the Parkway. At this time of the year, the weather can be cold and wet. Some rest areas are closed. A lone ride... But very busy from May on. See more details in my report. Good luck to all the followers!

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

Entering the Blue Ridge Parkway
spring time on Californias back country roads
by Iris Mueck, tour started March 2011, submitted 15 April 2011
America: USA

A long winter made me think on better times... To escape, I made a decision: get some exercise on California' s back country roads. see the report. Good luck to followers!

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

Californias back country roads - ready for biking
Back on Hwy 1
by Iris Mueck, tour started September 2008, submitted 13 August 2010
America: USA

It is a repeat tour! It seems, I felt in love with Hwy 1. Pacific Coast Hwy. San Francisco - Los Angeles. In May, the same year, I have done the same with my daughter Anne. You may find a short report on this portal. This time, I did a little detour: I stopped for a couple of days at Pismo Beach and discovered the surroundings of San Louis Obispo. I detected, the Los Osos Valley Road, the Lopez Lake, The Foxencanyon Road, Solvang the Danish city replica, the Marcos Pass road, etc. All places, I will remember well...! Enjoy the pictures! Good luck to all the followers!

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

Take care !
Palm Springs Tour 2010
by Iris Mueck, tour started February 2010, submitted 12 August 2010
America: USA

I did it the usual way: taking the CalTrain down to Santa Clara and heading for Hwy 9 at Saratoga. This time, I have been confused - found the wrong way, met another biker who convinced me to ride up to Skyline Blvd. via the Old Page Mill Road. I should have been warned: this road is very steep and with all my luggage (two saddle bags) and absolute no-training at all, it has sucked all my power of. [...]

What a challenge! Freeways surround San Bernardino. Not made for bicycles. Luckily I found the entrance to the San Timoteo Canyon Road. So, I escaped the freeways for a while. Not knowing, I will re-enter Hwy 10 again. There was no way out at the city of Banning. I have been riding on Hwy 10 at least for more exits: Then I found, there is a little side road after the Hwy fence. I slipped through the fence and have been continuing riding safe of the sideway of Hwy 10. Hwy 111 has taken me down to Palm Springs, where I arrived pretty late in the dark after a 200-kilometer ride. [...]

Again: Palm Springs is not made for bicycle riders. It is surrounded by the San Bernardino mountains in the North and the San Jacinto mountains at the South. Riding down to San Diego and Tijuana was a sort of deja-vu. San Diego's Old Town has not been so busy as time I have been there with Anne. It looks to me: California is in a sort of economic recession. Enjoy the pictures! Good luck to all the followers!

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

climbing up the San Jacinto mountain range
My daughter Anne and me - Californian Tour 2008
by Iris Mueck, tour started May 2008, submitted 11 August 2010
America: USA

To complete our Hwy 1 experience (remember, we did Seattle - San Francisco), we decided to do the Southern part. Final destination has been San Diego (I tried a bit more: Tijuana [MX]). Anne has been a very brave rider! It's was a beautiful tour. Worth to go!

Recommended to have a stopover at Solvang, and further the Foxencanyon Road via the San Marcos Pass which leads you to Santa Barbara. We made it it via Lompoc and the Vandenberg airfield. Funny: we, as foreigners have passed the military complex, whilst an US citizen has been stopped... Maybe because of the reason: we had an ID, the poor US cyclist had no ID. The distance San Diego - Las Vegas we managed by a rented car. But we where back on bike in Las Vegas. Going down to the Hoover Dam, is recommended. Wonderful, real scenic landscape! If you like it or not: Las Vegas is always a place to see. Good luck to all the followers!

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

What a photo - background: the lonely Cyprus
Bicycle Tour Seattle to San Francisco
by Iris Mueck, tour started September 2007, submitted 9 August 2010
America: USA

As my managing director retired in the same year as I did, we decided to do a joined bicycle tour... We have found information in a popular booklet 'bicycling the Pacific coast'. At the Internet, we found the tour description by the publisher of this web page.

Me, as the tour leader, was inspired by the idea of doing this tour. Nearly 2000 kilometres. That' s what we have been looking for... Staring at Seattle, which is a hilly city (I found myself reminded on San Francisco), we took the ferry to Bremerton in order to hit Hwy 101 in day trip. Washington has been a little 'wet' - not raining, but high ambient moisture. Oregon coast: just beautiful. Every day continuous eye catchers... [...]

Californian people are very open. Clear English, easy to understand, and still a flower people mentality... Very pleasant! Good luck to all the followers!

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

My managing director and me - both retired - still going strong
Canyonlands & Las Vegas 2004
by Iris Mueck, tour started May 2004, submitted 8 August 2010
America: USA

My former managing director Raimund and me (Iris Mueck) started bicycling the Western world after our retirement. Our most desire: to pedal round the Grand Canyon (what we actually did not - as the distance is too big. With the help of a rented car, we made a lot of local trips to the parks.

Starting at Los Angeles, we hit Las Vegas. If you like it or not. It is worth to see. And, if you plan a trip to Grand Canyon, there is more or less no way. A stopover should be planned.

Sideway trips leaded us to the Arches park (oh wonder bicycle path ways up to the park) and to Page (Glen Canyon). From there to the Antelope Canyon, which is operated by native Americans. And further to the Monument Valley. On the way back, to complete the circle trip, we hit Bryce Canyon and the Zion park.

Back to San Francisco with another side tour to the Yosemite park. As a well known book author was still alive, we tried to meet him at the campus of the Stanford University. Good luck to all the followers!

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

On sideways to Monument Valley
Canyonland 2009
by Iris Mueck, tour started June 2009, submitted 4 August 2010
America: USA

The Big Circle: A round trip which is a little demanding. All eye catchers needs to be 'earned' by your personal power. Good luck to all the followers!

San Francisco - Los Angeles - Las Vegas - Grand Canyon - Bryce Canyon - Zion Park - Death Valley - LAX.

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

On top of Bryce Canyon
Cycling in America
by Paul Jeurissen & Grace Johnson, tour started 2010, submitted 16 July 2010
America: USA
language: en, nl

Cycling in America is; friendly people, vast landscapes, hamburgers and picnic tables by the campsite. Our favorite region to tour through is the American Southwest with its painted deserts, mountains and colorful rock formations.

On our Cycling in America website we show what it's like to travel across the states (via the Adventure Cycling Transamerica trail) and through the American Southwest.

See all 4 reports by Paul Jeurissen & Grace Johnson

Cycling through the American Southwest
3200 miles in 33 Days: Solo, self-supported ride across the US by female
by Corbin, tour started July 2009, submitted 21 June 2010
America: USA

I finished up my MBA at Wharton and decided to bike across the country before starting a life of 80 hour work weeks. I rode from Seattle to Washington, DC, alone, self-supported, creating my own route while I went, covering about 100 miles a day (3200 miles in 33 days). My blog details the logistics like where I stayed, how far I rode, and what roads I took. It also covers some of the more entertaining bits: the amazing people I met, getting lost a LOT in the west, being chased by dogs, coinciding the the Sturgis Bike Rally, my mild obsession with Wall Drug, and other daily trials.

As a single woman, this whole thing made my mother very nervous, but it was a fun adventure.

Transcendental Great Divide
by SLObike, tour started July 2009, submitted 19 October 2009
America: USA

Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Banff Springs, Alberta Canada to the Mexico border at Antelope Wells, New Mexico. This ``off road'' route parallels the Rocky mountains for 2715 miles and with approximately 200,000 feet of elevation gain. National Geographic magazine calls it the #1 Trip of America's top 50 Adventures

Great vacation!

See all 2 reports by SLObike

Bike and BOB
Western Desert: Washington State to Kansas State in the USA
by Wayne Joerding, tour started May 2008, submitted 15 November 2008
America: USA

This cycle journal describes my trip from eastern Washington state, through the central basin area of Oregon, across Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Kansas to the Missouri border. Most of this route follows the Adventure Cycling Association Western Express route, famous for it's long distances between towns, food, or water. However, the less traveled central basin of Oregon presents even more challenges requiring careful planning.

See all 7 reports by Wayne Joerding

Capitol Reef National Park and bicycle
Back on Hwy 1
by Iris Mueck, tour started September 2008, submitted 3 October 2008
America: USA

Bicycle Tour San Francisco - Pismo Beach - Santa Barbara. Some back country roads. Distance: Total 926 Kilometer.

See all 118 reports by Iris Mueck

Northern Tier Trans America Tour - Bike Adventure!
by Maya and Lara Buelow, tour started June 2008, submitted 3 August 2008
America: USA

Two sisters make the move back to the west coast from Manhattan on Bikes! Lots of great pictures and stories to boot, and some suggestions on packing, route choices, etc. (more to come soon).

Ah, yes, goin' strong! - Spirit Lake, ND
Transcendental Transcontinental - Xcountry USA
by SLObike, tour started August 2004, submitted 3 March 2008
America: USA

Website includes travelogue, gear, planning, 50 (USA) State Bicycle Coordinator summary page, beer sampling, etc.

I also took the opportunity to sample beers from across the USA. When you are riding your bike across the country, beer is guilt free. It's called fuel, and it tastes good, too! At the end of the day, nothing replaces those vital body fluids better than beer - water works OK, too, I guess.

You'll find that some state bicycle coordinators are better than others. Wyoming and South Dakota coordinators were topnotch! Clearly, they were real bike riders not some pinky office donut eaters.

See all 2 reports by SLObike

King of the Prairie Dogs, Badlands - South Dakota
Following the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany
by Michel Laliberté, tour started September 2006, submitted 5 February 2008
America: USA
language: en, fr

A one-week cyclotouring trip from Albany to Buffalo, along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River in New York State (650 km ~ 400 miles), mostly camping. Practical informations about traveling and camping in Upstate New York, and getting there by bus. Especially useful for budget travelers who don't mind pedaling long hours along the Mohawk River Valley, the cradle of US industry, an area rich in historical significance and landmarks.

See all 7 reports by Michel Laliberté

Canada Geese Patrols on Duty in Albion
Jerry's Tour of Colorado 2007
by Jerry Nilson, tour started July 2007, submitted 10 October 2007
America: USA

A shorter tour of Colorado on a race bike, including two days on a mountain bike. Visiting: Ophir Pass, Imogene Pass, Corkscrew Pass, Red Mountain Pass, Lizard Head Pass, Independence Pass, Cottonwood Pass, Loveland Pass, Mount Evans, the lovely Trail Ridge Road and more.

See all 13 reports by Jerry Nilson

Imogene Pass 3997m
Colorado, Utah & Arizona
by Nicolas de Hemptinne, tour started July 2006, submitted 16 August 2007
America: USA
language: fr

From Denver to the Grand Canyon and return...

See all 5 reports by Nicolas de Hemptinne

Day Rides in San Diego County
by Kirby James, tour started April 2007, submitted 29 June 2007
America: USA

These pages describe a series of day rides around San Diego County, these include

  • Mount Laguna and the Sunrise Highway
  • Mount Palomar
  • San Diego's South Bay
  • The Anza-Borrego Desert
  • Julian, and
  • La Jolla

See all 6 reports by Kirby James

Queen Califia's Magical Circle, Escondido
The tour Home
by Courtland Bibb, tour started December 2006, submitted 29 May 2007
America: USA

Last year I decided I wanted to go home for Christmas, but I previously stated that I would only leave Orlando if it was under my own power.

I spent seven days covering the 610 miles between Orlando Florida and Birmingham Alabama.

The page tells some of the highlights and realizations I encountered along the way as well as a map showing some of the places I stayed, I think this trip was a great warm up to my eventual goal of riding across country one day.

camping near a trail in Florida
Bicycle tour from CA to VA
by Forest Baker, tour started May 2005, submitted 21 April 2007
America: USA

The plan is to pedal from Southern California to Virginia, or Canada if we don't feel that 3,200 miles is enough. Barring accidents, failed joints, or break-ups, we'll get to dip our tires in more than one ocean. We hope to succeed or fail before August.

Palm Springs...where the days are red hot and the hair is light blue.
Telluride, CO to Moab, UT - 6 Day Back Country Epic Ride
by Gene Nacey, tour started July 2004, submitted 25 February 2007
America: USA

Six men set out on a journey that would build character in body, mind and spirit. Physical challenges, scenery and surroundings ``to die for'', and a spiritual emphasis made this trip truly ``one of a kind''. There are many photos, detailed route maps, a list of everything we packed, the expenses for the trip and a daily ``blog'' or diary of each day. If your planning on doing this trip, it probably is worth your reading. If you've never done a multi-day trip in the ``back country'', it's a ``must read''. It was a trip none of us will ever forget - in the best sort of way! Enjoy!

See all 3 reports by Gene Nacey

Sunset & Rainbow in Gateway, Colorado
Day rides on or near California's Coast
by Kirby James, tour started October 2006, submitted 24 December 2006
America: USA

These pages describe a series of day rides on or near California's Coast.

The rides include visits to

  • King Ridge, Meyers Grade, Cazadero, Healdsburg, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and the Jimtown Store in Sonoma County;
  • Tiburon, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Sausalito in Marin County;
  • Paso Robles, Peachy Canyon, and the Klau and Buena Vista Mines in San Luis Obispo County;
  • Lake Piru in Ventura County and
  • Calabasas, Topanga, Fernwood, Saddle Peak, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Manhatten Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach in Los Angeles County.

See all 6 reports by Kirby James

Autumn in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Bicycling Utah's summits and passes
by Michael Fiebach, submitted 18 December 2006
America: USA

Utah is better known for its colorful canyon geography than its lofty summits. But it order to get to the summits, you have to traverse the canyons first. A cycling climb in Utah often involves a combination of arid canyons, mountains and forested plateaus. These pages derive from day rides or short tours taken over many years. They contain elevation profiles, pictures, route descriptions, maps and history for numerous summits. Some of these summits are part of popular touring routes, such as Ut12 connecting Capitol Reef and Bryce National Parks, or the Kokopelli's Trail near Moab. Many others see cyclists very seldom - includes paved and MTB summits - new summits added regularly.

See all 8 reports by Michael Fiebach

Kokopelli Trail near Moab
Cycling the Northern California Coast
by paul Stockton, tour started August 2001, submitted 2 November 2006
America: USA

The gap was bothering me. I had done San Francisco to San Diego and Astoria to Eureka. The ride from Eureka to San Francisco would take about a week. Which, coincidentally, was about all the vacation time I had after starting a new job. So I flew to San Francisco, took the bus to Eureka, and filled in the gap, on my first solo tour.

See all 2 reports by paul Stockton

Joshua on Highway 101
California's Central Coast
by Kirby James, tour started May 2006, submitted 26 August 2006
America: USA

These pages describe a series of day rides in California's Central Coast.

The rides include 17 Mile Ride, See Canyon, Figueroa Mountain, Camino Cielo and a loop of Lake Casitas.

See all 6 reports by Kirby James

Camino Cielo, Santa Barbara
Subnixus: A Bicycle Tour of America
by Eric Reynolds, tour started August 2006, submitted 18 August 2006
America: USA

Why would I bike around America? Why not? Or better yet, because I can. After first reading about cross-country bicycle tours on Crazyguyonabike.com I was hooked!

There it was, a great adventure that almost anyone could do, and I had all the free time in the world. Before reading about bike touring, I had dreams of hiking the 2500+ mile Appalachian Trail. But 75 mile days on a bike and real food quickly trumped 15 mile days on foot and oatmeal.

So I sold all of my stuff, opted to not renew my apartment lease, and bought a bike. It took me three months and almost $2,000 to aquire the knowledge and equipment to pull off this trip, but now I am ready to start it.

A lot of people ask me why I would want to do something like this. They either assume that I am either crazy, or poor. And while I may be a little of both, I just think it sounds like a good time. Cars, planes, and big cities are three things I try to avoid when I travel. So a nice slow bike ride through the Rocky Mountains sounds like a dream.

While most people will spend $20,000 on a new car, or $5,000 on a one week vacation, I spent $2,000 on a three month vacation with no bills to worry about. Everything I need, will be carried with me on my bike.

So, while it may seem a little crazy at first, I guess the main reason I would do something like this would be the journey itself. As one old Chinese guy once said, `The journey is the reward.'

Cycling California--The Do-It-Yourself Way
by Norman D. Ford, tour started April 2006, submitted 1 July 2006
America: USA

Ten Days Of Cycling Through The Best Of California: Starting off with an awesome 150-kilometer ride high on the cliffs of America's wildest seacoast--past beaches filled with monstrous elephant seals--I pedaled on around surrealistic 17-Mile Drive and on through the Cannery Row of Steinbeck's novel into the famous resort of Monterey. Next, I soared across vast San Francisco Bay on the Golden Gate Bridge, and on across bike-friendly Marin Country to Point Reyes National Seashore for two nights in a traditional cyclists' hostel. Then came more exciting bike travel, through towering redwood forests beside the Russian River and across the Napa Valley Wine Country to the university town of Davis, famed for its many bicycle paths. Finally, I cycled part way around beautiful Lake Tahoe and ended the trip at the Nevada State Line. My website gives full day-by-day info on how I made the tour;and how to make the same trip yourself, including overnighting at economy lodgings, and where to get maps, when to go, and other helpful literature.

See all 13 reports by Norman D. Ford

Huge elephant seals sprawl on beaches within a few metres of Highway One

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