The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal was built during the "transportation revolution" to connect Washington DC with Cumberland, MD, along the Potomac River. Construction began in 1828 and finished in 1850, with active use from 1831 to 1924. Today, the NPS hosts the 184.5-mile trail as a national historical park. The trail runs between the river... Continue Reading →
Today I had a few hours before catching a flight, so I picked up a rental bike from the Kickstand and rode nearly 20 miles among the trails and streets of Richmond. Richmond's skyline viewed from the east on Church hill. I started at the canal along the north side of the James River and... Continue Reading →
Today I rode the Erie Canalway Trail from Pittsford, near Rochester, to Palmyra and back again. The full trail runs 360 miles from Buffalo to Albany, but the segment I rode was both charming and peaceful. The ride began and ended in Pittsford. The view towards Fairport Cottony clouds in the skies Cottonwood seeds on... Continue Reading →
Today I arose before sunrise, took a tram to the centre of Manchester, hired (rented) a Brompton, and took a lovely ride around the city. Rainy days before and more of the same forecasts for after, but on this morning the sky was clear, the air fresh, and the city quite empty as I began... Continue Reading →
The Grand Canal is the oldest remaining pioneer canal on the north side of Phoenix's Rio Salado (Salt River). In 2020, a $22.5 million redevelopment project added a multi-use path with public art, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, bridges, and signaled crossing. For trail details see All Trails, Trail Link.
My work has taken me to the Phoenix metro area for a few days. I visited with an old college roommate who loaned me a bike. Not all of the gears worked, but enough did to enjoy 18 miles of trails this morning before my meetings. Indian Bend Wash Path The Indian Bend Wash Path... Continue Reading →
I arrived today on the island of Oahu and went first to Waikiki to rent a fitness bike for use all week on the island. Before the sun set, I had circled Diamond Head and ridden the streets of Waikiki. Looking toward Diamond Head across the beaches of Waikiki from Magic Island Diamond Head I... Continue Reading →
While riding the Jordan River Trail, I noticed a junction with the Murdock Canal Trail, so today I returned to ride this 17-mile paved trail, together with the Prover River Trail. I got on the trail in Lehi and rode through Highland, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, to Orem. The trail winds through Highland Glen... Continue Reading →
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