A work assignment took me to Iowa City, so I arranged to finish my task with time to ride! 10 miles through the heart of downtown, along both banks of the Iowa River - just right. "Old Capitol" served as the territorial seat from 1842 to 1846; now it's part of the University of Iowa.... Continue Reading →
A special work assignment took me to the Kansas City area for a long weekend, so I rented a gravel bike and rode more than 100 miles on four rides. Looking west/upstream on the Missouri River (taken on March 2). I set out first through downtown Kansas City, MO, and across the state line into... Continue Reading →
Situated on the north shore of Oahu, La'ie is a quaint little town in a stunning location. I set out for an early Sunday morning ride, taking a leisurely pace wearing an aloha shirt and a lei. Brigham Young University-Hawaii The heart of the community is BYU-Hawaii. Founded as an independent school in 1955, it... Continue Reading →
A little after 10:00 am I set out on a massive loop from my hotel in Enterprise, through Henderson and Boulder City, along the shores of Lake Mead, then over Frenchman Mountain into downtown Las Vegas--83 miles and 4,600 feet elevation gain. In Henderson I first picked up the Amargosa Trail, which followed utility poles... Continue Reading →
If any name from western history evokes a sense of adventure, certainly it is that of the legendary Porter Rockwell. A skilled marksman, relentless fighter, bodyguard of prophets, deputy U.S. Marshall, the "destroying angel." The trail that bears his name, however, is a sleeper. The 12ish-mile paved path follows an abandoned train line from Pioneer... Continue Reading →
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