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Post by Earthlings on Jan 23, 2018 17:48:21 GMT
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Post by warlock on Jan 28, 2018 22:33:28 GMT
I haven't ridden a pedal bike since I was a child, but if I was to ride one that would certainly be a beautiful place to do it.
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Post by Earthlings on Jan 29, 2018 22:04:03 GMT
I haven't ridden a pedal bike since I was a child, but if I was to ride one that would certainly be a beautiful place to do it. You should take bike riding up again. I also did not ride a bike since I was a kid. My retirement (i retired at 47) was getting close 2 1 /2 years ago and me and my wife were in Wal-Mart and she saw a bike on sale. She said since you are retiring soon why not get a bike. Three bikes later and thousands and thousands of miles later I am still riding almost everyday. Like I said good exercise, fresh air and great scenery.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2018 16:55:35 GMT
Looks fantastic. Biking really is a fantastic endeavor if you get into it with a group of people committed to riding. I used to do some long distance biking (100 miles a day on one organized ride, TOSRV in Ohio, see tosrv.org). Sadly, as much as I bring it up with people I know, no one ever really wants to get their ass on a bike. My son is planning to get his Cycling merit badge in Boy Scouts this year, so maybe he'll get into it. He's knows I biked before, so he's already asking for me to get him out this Spring! |
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Post by Earthlings on Feb 14, 2018 21:50:42 GMT
I love biking. Good exercise, fresh air and great scenery. So if at all possible here is where I would love to go this summer. I think it would be a dream come true for anyone who likes bike riding. It is located in Burlington Vermont. Looks fantastic. Biking really is a fantastic endeavor if you get into it with a group of people committed to riding. I used to do some long distance biking (100 miles a day on one organized ride, TOSRV in Ohio, see tosrv.org). Sadly, as much as I bring it up with people I know, no one ever really wants to get their ass on a bike. My son is planning to get his Cycling merit badge in Boy Scouts this year, so maybe he'll get into it. He's knows I biked before, so he's already asking for me to get him out this Spring! You should definitely do it. My son lives over 3 hours away but we got together and did a good bike ride on a great bike path. Doing it again as soon as it warms up. Thanks for that link (tosrv.org). As I was reading it I thought I'm going to do this because Winchester, OH is only about a 3 hour drive from me. But then I read this: Approximately 105 miles each day. I do ride about everyday and when the weather is good I average about 25 to 30 miles a day. Just don't think I could do 105 miles two days in a row. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2018 1:51:53 GMT
Looks fantastic. Biking really is a fantastic endeavor if you get into it with a group of people committed to riding. I used to do some long distance biking (100 miles a day on one organized ride, TOSRV in Ohio, see tosrv.org). Sadly, as much as I bring it up with people I know, no one ever really wants to get their ass on a bike. My son is planning to get his Cycling merit badge in Boy Scouts this year, so maybe he'll get into it. He's knows I biked before, so he's already asking for me to get him out this Spring! You should definitely do it. My son lives over 3 hours away but we got together and did a good bike ride on a great bike path. Doing it again as soon as it warms up. Thanks for that link (tosrv.org). As I was reading it I thought I'm going to do this because Winchester, OH is only about a 3 hour drive from me. But then I read this: Approximately 105 miles each day. I do ride about everyday and when the weather is good I average about 25 to 30 miles a day. Just don't think I could do 105 miles two days in a row. Hey. Don't let the total miles discourage you. The terrain is mostly flat as it follows the Scioto River Valley from Columbus, OH to Portsmouth, OH. The ride is wonderfully organized with major stops about every 25 miles for water, food, fruit and sustenance! They put you up overnight and the accommodations are fine (like at Shawnee State U), and includes a Saturday night fried chicken dinner. In my experiences (I've done it twice), everyone is friendly, they are well prepared for the several thousand riders that get in and while riding, I've joined in with groups who were drafting and making a good pace. Just remember to take your turn at the front! Seriously, I've seen older people on this ride and some children around 12 years old. You start early in the morning, so you have time to go at a reasonable pace. The ride goes forward whatever the weather conditions. It could rain on one day and be hot on another. You do feel a sense of accomplishment upon completing the 105 miles for 2 days in a row (your first double century!). Not sure of your age, but the fact that the terrain is flat should make you consider this ride. Look at the pictures on their website to see who is doing this ride. |
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Post by Earthlings on Feb 15, 2018 2:35:23 GMT
The trail me and my son road was near Columbus. It was called Olentangy Trail. Loved it. What was the name of the trail you speak of? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2018 20:02:32 GMT
The trail me and my son road was near Columbus. It was called Olentangy Trail. Loved it. What was the name of the trail you speak of? I didn't really say and I purposely try to remain vague on personal details such as where I live. Suffice it to say that I've done some biking in Ohio over the years. The Olentangy trail sounds like a nice metropolitan green way. I know that toward Cleveland, you have the Cuyahoga Valley National Park towpath trail, which I believe extends through Akron and down to Coshocton?
What I do like is that many areas have turned old railroad tracks into bike paths like in Virginia and Maryland. And many National Parks have miles of bike trails (Ex. Acadia in Maine) to use.
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Post by Earthlings on Feb 18, 2018 18:26:37 GMT
The trail me and my son road was near Columbus. It was called Olentangy Trail. Loved it. What was the name of the trail you speak of? I didn't really say and I purposely try to remain vague on personal details such as where I live. Suffice it to say that I've done some biking in Ohio over the years. The Olentangy trail sounds like a nice metropolitan green way. I know that toward Cleveland, you have the Cuyahoga Valley National Park towpath trail, which I believe extends through Akron and down to Coshocton?
What I do like is that many areas have turned old railroad tracks into bike paths like in Virginia and Maryland. And many National Parks have miles of bike trails (Ex. Acadia in Maine) to use.
If you ever get the chance you should check out this bike path. Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail. It is 12 1/2 miles one way. I start in Lisbon Ohio and go the whole way to Washingtonville and back. Total of 25 miles. You ride through a neat little town called Leetonia. They have a Dairy Queen there which I sometimes stop and eat. Just a short ways after Leetonia you will see a parking lot with a path leading to coke ovens. They are neat. The bike trail is all paved and for the most part all level. If you or anyone is interested here is a link telling more about it. www.ohiobikeways.net/littlebeaver.htm
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2018 19:42:41 GMT
I didn't really say and I purposely try to remain vague on personal details such as where I live. Suffice it to say that I've done some biking in Ohio over the years. The Olentangy trail sounds like a nice metropolitan green way. I know that toward Cleveland, you have the Cuyahoga Valley National Park towpath trail, which I believe extends through Akron and down to Coshocton?
What I do like is that many areas have turned old railroad tracks into bike paths like in Virginia and Maryland. And many National Parks have miles of bike trails (Ex. Acadia in Maine) to use.
If you ever get the chance you should check out this bike path. Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail. It is 12 1/2 miles one way. I start in Lisbon Ohio and go the whole way to Washingtonville and back. Total of 25 miles. You ride through a neat little town called Leetonia. They have a Dairy Queen there which I sometimes stop and eat. Just a short ways after Leetonia you will see a parking lot with a path leading to coke ovens. They are neat. The bike trail is all paved and for the most part all level. If you or anyone is interested here is a link telling more about it. www.ohiobikeways.net/littlebeaver.htm
Thanks! Trails in Ohio are often within range for me (so I appreciate the link). My son, who I mentioned before, has done Boy Scout Summer camp (at Seven Ranges) nearby to this area you mention. Your thread has definitely peaked my interest in doing more biking this year. As I said, my son was already talking about wanting to complete his Cycling Merit badge, so I can see it happening. I'd like to think that this might lead to he and I doing TOSRV next year. This trail looks like a nice one to do, including the stop for ice cream. |
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