It took us more than an hour to get out of Saumur, a town of 26,000 along the Loire River in France.
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Saumur, Villandry, Chinon, Chenonceau and more.
Biking the Loire: Why staying in one town was the perfect choice for us
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.
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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!
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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?
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Another reason to bicycle in Mercer County.
Guess which is my beer: the pint of Mr. Pig Pils or the 5-ounce blueberry one?
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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.
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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.
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Pick a day in Providence to enjoy both.
A quick recap of a glorious summer day.
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Now Bell Works, it’s a vibrant place to visit.
The old Bell Labs complex in Holmdel, NJ, site of so many scientific discoveries and advancements that we take for granted today, has long been on my list of places to visit.
Lucky for me, a friend was up for a ride. Even better, she planned the route!
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We head to the Pine Barrens.
Sometimes a bike ride doesn’t go the way you want. This was one of them.
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Exploring by bicycle 