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Long Distance Cycling Challenge; Chattanooga TN to Greenville SC
Chattanooga to Greenville SC may not look so far on a map, but it is 243 miles of rough terrain and scenic beauty. Most extreme cyclists who might attempt crossing the United States by bicycle think they are kind of tough and yet once they get going we find out how tough we really are. May I recommend that you put your peddling where your mouth is and make this leg of the trek across America in one-day; Why only one day?Read more…Cycling Coast-to-Coast Week 3; Greenville, SC to Fayetteville, NC Route
California to Virginia Beach indeed; biking across America from coast-coast is not easy. The United States is a huge country and crossing this nation takes 4-days even for a sleepless trucker. Riding your bike, as a conditioned and extreme long-distance cyclist is not easy either.Read more…Cycling the Atlantic Coastline Eastern Seaboard; North Carolina to Virginia Beach, VA
Cycling the Atlantic Coastline is spectacular thru parts of the North Carolina Coastline to Virginia Beach. If I may recommend a starting point for a long-distance ride thru some of the best scenery of the Atlantic Coast; start at Gull Rock at Long Point and ride your two-mile warm-up to Gibbs Point at Englehard. Then up the coast to Mantee, NC passing Long Shoal Pt, Sand Pt and Stumpy Pt; this is about a good 25 miles.Read more…Cycling in Virginia, Long-distance Newport News to Washington DC
When starting from Newport News it is about 15 miles to the Yorktown Toll Bridge heading up Highway 17 and 100 miles to Fredericksburg then if you take Highway 1 into Washington it is another 45 miles to the bridge into Washington DC. Another way to go is to take Highway 17 from Yorktown Toll Bridge 80 miles to Highway 301 and cross into Maryland to Highway 5 and from there, well all roads lead to Washington DC as they say?The roads in Virginia are not so bad and yet Highway One needs some work, watch those bike rims if you are traveling over 20 mph in places, you have to wonder what our tax dollars go for these days?Read more…A Good Days Ride; Cycling Across Virginia Mountains by Bicycle
Pedal Power Pour it On He Said, as he started out from Washington DC to cycle to Virginia Tech. That is a mighty long way I said, as he began to pull of the Starbucks Parking Lot on a Lance Armstrong look-a-like Bike. How will you get back I asked?Read more…Long Distance Cycling Blacksburg, VA to Williamsburg, KY
What is the best Mountain Bike ride in the Appalachian Mountains? Well there are many notable rides a hard-core cyclist can endure, but let me tell you one, which is both pleasurable and scenic. We start out in Blacksburg, VA; Home to Virginia Tech.Read more…Kentucky Cycling and Long Distance Rides; Williamsburg to Bowling Green
For those diehard and hardcore cyclists, it is obvious that Kentucky is a great state for long distance bicycle rides. One ride particularly fun is the run from Williamsburg to Bowling Green, as it is such a scenic and beautiful ride and 130 miles ought to keep you busy for the day and any more is really an ass flattener anyway!Start off from Williamsburg in the morning ride your 10-mile warm up to Pine Knot and just incase you are wondering what the terrain will be like for our warm-up a tiny town in between is names Holly Hill.Read more…Hopkinsville KY to Poplar Bluff, MO a Tough Long-Distance Ride
Most folks who cross the country by bicycle are extreme cyclists, as they brave themselves in month long to 45-day test of stamina, endurance and personal character. Most of those who do this go from West to East. Why you ask?Read more…Cycling Long Distances; Missouri Bicycling Association
If you are a cycle enthusiast then you need to know the best routes and the safest routes in your state for long-distance cycling. Most states have Bicycling or Cycling Associations to help riders and most are sponsored in part by exceptionally knowledgeable folks who work in the cycling industry or own bike shops. One of the greatest states for long-distance cycling has to be Missouri and indeed here is a very good 190-mile long-distance ride for the hard-core, over achiever and serious cyclist.Read more…Long Distance Bicycling; Springfield MO to Wichita KS
What is the furthest you have ever ridden on a long-distance cycling excursion? Well are you up for a whopper of a challenge; Lance Armstrong style? If so have you ever considered the journey between Springfield MO and Wichita KS as an endurance challenge?Read more…Testing Your Cycling Endurance on the Flats of Kansas
Most cyclist wonder just how strong they are. Are you ready for the Marathon of cycling in the flats of Kansas? Well consider the 213 miles from Wichita to Liberal Kansas.Read more…180-Mile Ride in the New Mexico Mountains: Cyclist Challenge
Springer NM to Dulce NM is a mountain ride you will never forget. What is that famous line; There is no easy way. If you have never used the down hills on a long-distance to recuperate, you will need to on this ride as it is a living hell of up and down hills, sharp corners and unfortunately a little road construction as well.Read more…Long Distance Bike Riding Thru New Mexico
There is no doubt that New Mexico has some of the most difficult terrain for a cyclist. There are two huge mountain ranges and lots of flat areas 100s of square miles throughout the state. Let's start our ride at 4600 feet above sea level in Socorro, NM and ride to Texas for a hardy long-distance cycling ride.Read more…Crossing California Mountains by Bike San Diego CA to Yuma AZ
There are only a couple of bike routes doable from San Diego CA to Yuma AZ and they are indeed challenging, especially consider the mountain pass. You go from Sea Level to just over 4,000 feet in elevation. It is a wicked ride with lots of hills and heat.Read more…Biking Across Arizona on Highway 60
For those Extreme Cyclists who know no bounds let me suggest the ride from hell thru the Arizona Mountains. Lets start in Beautiful downtown Scottsdale shall we? In fact the entire ride will be nothing short of breathtaking in some of the best scenery and Mountain Passes in the United States of America.Read more…Biking Across Arizona Yuma to Phoenix
Biking Across Arizona is not an easy task, but if one were to take it in sections it is not as bad as it may seem. Starting from Yuma AZ and riding into Phoenix is a decent ride for the long-distance bike riding enthusiast. It is relatively uneventful and the sheer distance makes it somewhat challenging.Read more…Crossing Western Mountains of New Mexico by Bicycle
There are many great long-distance bike routes across New Mexico. One is from Four Corners thru the Mountains and it is truly grueling and yet spectacular up and down the mountainous terrain and such a ride is not for the amateurs, unless you are diehard of personal character. Then there is another lower route on Hwy 180, very scenic as well thru Silver City, Hatch, White Sands, Ruidoso and into Roswell then into Texas.Read more…Crossing the Texas Plains by Bicycle
Crossing Texas by bicycle is not an easy feat at all and certainly I am not suggesting that anyone try to cross from El Paso to Beaumont; that would indeed be a nightmare. As big as Texas is there are only a few really good routes to take which go fairly straight thru. And we need to start where it makes sense, so lets start in Hobbs, NM.Read more…The Breakout of Floyd Landis' Results in the Anti-Doping Makes Cycling Fans Confused and Divided
Never has a sport, or its participants been under such a strict inspection for doping as professional cycling is now. Even though time has passed since Floyd Landis was striped of his title as cycling's greatest champion after two of his urine samples showed an unusually high ratio of testosterone, the cycling authorities do not seem to get pass the embarrassment.The races go on, but with more caution from the authorities, they do not want to leave any open window for a new scandal.Read more…Choosing Your Bicycle Clothing
As revealed by a recent survey, approximately 90 million adult Americans ride a bicycle once every year, about 30 million regularly bike for recreation and an estimated of 20 million or more commute via their bicycle.When you are riding your bicycle at least 10 kilometers or more a day, you should invest in bicycle clothing as regular clothes can be uncomfortable and painful.Reasons you must wear bicycle clothes:1. For comfort.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Cycling category
- Family Cycling Holidays in France - By: Martyn Davis
Whether you are looking for a guided leisure cycling holiday in France or a sport cycling holiday, these can all be catered for in the incredibly beautiful countryside around France. - Mountain Biking Essentials - By: Jennifer Bynum
As the old adage goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And if you’re going on a lengthy bike ride, that makes a lot of sense. To keep yourself comfortable and safe – and avoid getting caught in any frustrating situations – it’s important to be prepared before you set out. - Major Advantages Of Road Bikes - By: Andrew Caxton
The oldest and most popular form of bikes is the Road Bike. These have been an eye-catcher for people since decades and one can easily find several deals on the internet to buy Vintage Road Bikes. These bikes are popular as they are light weight and have been designed specifically to ride on smooth roads. - Basic Features Of Bicycle Wheels - By: Andrew Caxton
There is no better way to spend a weekend than to go on a leisurely ride on a bicycle on a quiet track in the woods. Bicycles have an old world charm about them and even in this fast-paced world has its own prominent place. Of all the parts of the bicycle, it is the bicycle wheels which are the most important ones. - The Necessities Of The Lowrider Bikes - By: Andrew Caxton
The low rider bike provides an enhanced low profile. The ride along a country side is well suited on your low rider bike only. The experience of a low and slow bike riding could be witnessed in here. - Cross Country Touring - By: Alex Landels
A bike is a wonderfully elegant creation-true technological genius.A well-made bike can take you thousands of trouble-free miles. When it does break down, even the most mechanically challenged can repair it. - Competition Bikes Are Designed For Aerodynamic Competence - By: Tim Gorman
If you are a bicycle enthusiast and you like to watch or participate in bike racing then this article is for you! Here are various biking tidbits along with some basic information and specifications that you might need.Racing Bike ConstructionA competition bicycle is constructed with light aluminum and dual carbon fiber chain and seat stays. - Saddle Posture And Selection Are Very Important For Cycling - By: George Wood
Saddle posture and selection are two important riding needs. The chances of minimized saddle sores and reduced crotch pressure can be obtained by choosing the right saddle and the right posture. Saddle selection depends on your riding technique, but still, there is no saddle posture that fits all. - Things To Remember While Buying a Bicycle Wheel - By: Andrew Caxton
Most Important Part Of a Bicycle The first thing that comes to mind on thinking about bicycles is the wheel. Bicycles are actually the simplest vehicle to run on a pair of wheels. To think about it. - If You Are Serious About Cycling You Need The Proper Shoes - By: Gregg Hall
When you start running, you get running shoes, right? And when you play basketball you wear basketball shoes. Golfers wear golf shoes, and tennis players wear tennis shoes.