So cheap to do. But would the U.S. deem these infrastructure ideas hostile to cars?
Part of what made the Loire bike ride so enjoyable was the bike-friendliness of everything beyond the marked route.
Continue reading “Biking the Loire: A peek at seemingly simple French bike-friendliness”Just getting a reservation on a local train was cumbersome.
When we planned our bike vacation along France’s Loire River, part of Eurovelo 6, I hadn’t expected that the train would be the hardest part.
Continue reading “Biking the Loire: The hardest part was the train”Saumur, Villandry, Chinon, Chenonceau and more.
It took us more than an hour to get out of Saumur, a town of 26,000 along the Loire River in France.
Continue reading “Biking the Loire: 5 day trips from Tours”A different way to tackle Eurovelo 6.
On this bike trip to Europe, we decided to try something different: Rather than biking from point to point along a castle-laden section of Eurovelo 6 in France, we would base ourselves in one town and do day trips.
Continue reading “Biking the Loire: Why staying in one town was the perfect choice for us”What a headache!
I love bicycling in London as an occasional visitor. Just a great way to explore, and much faster than walking. And so many cycle routes!
Continue reading “The No. 1 thing you should never do when getting a Santander Cycle in London”Belmar, Asbury Park, Long Branch: the epicenter of Bruce Springsteen’s Jersey Shore.
This bicycle ride is for all those Bruce Springsteen fans, whether they are serious bike riders or not, timed for the 50th anniversary of “Born to Run”. Even if you’re just a so-so fan, you get to see the beach. What else do you need?
Continue reading “Bruce Springsteen’s Jersey Shore by bicycle: Stone Pony, Born to Run House and more”Another reason to bicycle in Mercer County.
Guess which is my beer: the pint of Mr. Pig Pils or the 5-ounce blueberry one?
Continue reading “A bike ride to a gorgeous farm brewery in Pennington, NJ”Here’s to the amazing cultural diversity of this small state.
This golden-domed, mosaic-adorned church is St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson Township.
Continue reading “We bike to a Russian Orthodox Church smack in the middle of New Jersey”This cider resembles wine in several ways.
I’m calling Professor’s Hard Cider a pop-up because it is only open for two weekends this year — this one and next weekend.
Continue reading “A short bike ride to a hard cider pop-up”Pick a day in Providence to enjoy both.
A quick recap of a glorious summer day.
Continue reading “2 Rhode Island 5-star attractions in 1 day: East Bay Bike Path and WaterFire”
Exploring by bicycle 