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Cycling in Grizedale Forest
Grizedale Forest in the southern lake District has five waymarked cycle trails to suit all abilities from the family cyclist to the hardened mountain biker.
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The Best Family Cycling in the Peak District
The Goyt Valley in the north west part of the Peak District National Park provides a flat easy cycle route which is well suited to family cycling.
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Bike New York in the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour
New York City shuts down some roads so residents and visitors alike can enjoy a day of biking through the skyscrapers and neighborhoods of the Big Apple.
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Acadia's Eagle Lake - Witch Hole Pond Loop
Acadia National Park in Maine is one of the most visited national parks in the US, and biking the famous carriage roads tops almost everyone's list.
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Bike the Sea Gull Century, Maryland, USA
Beautiful scenery, flat terrain, and a welcoming atmosphere make Maryland's Sea Gull Century a choice event for you and your road bike.
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Missouri's Katy Trail is Longest Rails to Trails
At 225 miles, the Katy Trail is the longest rails-to-trails project in the United States and crosses the width of the Show Me State from St. Charles to the Kansas border.
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Bike the Mount Vernon Trail, Virginia, USA
From Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mt. Vernon, presidential and colonial history abound on this 18-mile bike trail.
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Bike the Solon-Bingham Multi-use Trail in Maine
Flat grade, challenging surface, good scenery make an interesting mountain bike outing. The trail is in the Kennebec River Valley with its peaceful, old-time feeling.
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Biking the Kennebec River Rail Trail in Maine
Cycle along the Kennebec River and through the historic capital-area communities of Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale, and Gardiner. A great alternative for commuters, too!
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Biking Massachusetts' Plum Island
Take a day trip to this island long known for its beautiful marshes, soft sand beaches, and birding opportunities. Bring the kids and make it a great family outing.
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Cycling the Pender Islands, British Columbia
Over 8 million people visit Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, each year but few visit the Pender Islands, which offer cyclists a scenic escape from city life.
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Sammamish River Trail, Marymoor Park to Seattle
From Marymoor Park to Seattle, the Sammamish River Trail is a great promenade. It's perfect for a family day out, a cheap fun date or a stroll for one.
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Family Biking Route, Cumbayá to Puembo, Ecuador
Along the old train tracks and through tunnels in the northeastern valleys of Quito, Ecuador, is a great mountain biking trail for beginner cyclists or families.
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Cotopaxi National Park Mountain Biking Route
Cyclists looking for a high-altitude route through majestic mountains and among snow-capped volcanoes will be thrilled with the Cotopaxi Cycling Route in central Ecuador.
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Biking Route Guajalito River Reserve, Ecuador
This one-of-a-kind route, which descends from 3,500 m to 1,300 m above sea level, is a must for the most adventurous mountain bikers.
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Paseo del Quinde Cycling Route to Mindo, Ecuador
Mountain bikers will marvel at the natural wonders around them as they start in Andean highlands and descend more than 1600 m to the cloud forests of Mindo, Ecuador.
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Ruta del Sol Cycling Tour Pedernales to Same
This 9-12-day cycling route, which starts in Salinas and ends almost 600 km north in Same, is a beautiful way to get to know the Ecuadorian coastal countryside.
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Ruta del Sol Cycling Tour Manta to Pedernales
Experience the heart of the Ecuadorian Coast by cycling the 9-12-day "Sun Route" tour, Salinas to Same. Or, take it easier with just one of three legs on the tour.
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Ruta del Sol Cycling Tour Salinas-Manta, Ecuador
Composed of various one-day stretches, the entire cycling tour goes from Salinas to Same, taking 9 -12 days to complete. The first leg (about 212 km) ends in Manta.
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Cycling Route Baños-Puyo in Ecuador
Hugging the Pastaza River, this classic cycling route meanders down through lush subtropical forests with breathtaking views of plunging waterfalls and bird sightings.
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Bicycling France – The Loire Valley Castles
Cycling the Loire Valley is the best way to experience the ostentatious castles, elaborate outdoor gardens and fertile countryside of this region in western France.
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What to Do and See Along Florida's Emerald Coast
South Walton County's Scenic Highway 30-A is one of the best places to begin exploring Florida's Gulf Coast, especially in the spring when the weather is still cool.
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Acadia National Park Bike Trip, Maine, USA
A bicycling trip around the Schoodic Peninsula is a fabulous 13-mile ride with dramatic views of Maine's rugged, rock-bound coast and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.
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Bed, Breakfast & Bike Florida by Dale Lally Jr.
This book details one circular cycling route and five interconnected cross-Florida bike routes covering areas from Pensacola, in the panhandle, to Key West in the south.
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Bike the Baltimore-Annapolis Trail
By combining a couple of well-marked, paved trails, you can get a ride in that's a half-century length between Annapolis and BWI Airport.
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