What’s It Like to Ride the Great American Rail-Trail? - Rails to Trails ...
WEBMay 7, 2021 · RTC talked to several long-distance bicyclists to find out what’s it like to ride the Great American Rail-Trail.
How You Ride the Great American Rail-Trail - Rails to Trails ...
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Learn how to ride the Great American Rail-Trail and Adventure Cycling’s contribution of a 960-mile detour route between Nebraska and Montana.
The Best Rails to Trails Routes in the United States - Matador Network
WEBAug 3, 2021 · Rails to Trails’ biggest project is the Great American Rail Trail. This behemoth of a project aims to offer a coast-to-coast cycling experience, and when complete will stretch over 3,700 miles across 12 states.
The Great American Rail Trail: Thoughts on a Cross-Country Bike …
WEBMay 13, 2024 · The Great American Rail Trail project aims for car-free riding across the entire USA, but it still has as long way to go. Here are my thoughts for prospective thru riders while the trail is still incomplete.
Great American Rail-Trail Route - Rails to Trails Conservancy
WEBKey to the process of defining the preferred route of the Great American Rail-Trail was confirming a route across the country that would provide the highest-quality experience for all types of trail users—from long-distance cyclists and runners to casual daily explorers and everyone in between.
7 Long Rail Trails in the US Perfect For Bike Touring
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Rail trails, or rails-to-trails conversions as they’re sometimes called, are delightfully car-free recreational trails created along old railway beds. Often surfaced with fine crushed gravel or sometimes pavement, rail trails offer easy riding tucked safely away from motor vehicles.
Guide to Cycling the Great Allegheny Passage - Treeline Review
WEBSep 1, 2024 · One hundred fifty miles of gravel rail trail, the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) is one of the East’s best ‘rails to trails’ pathways. The old railroad grades follow beautiful waterways, weaving around the Allegheny mountains and hills.
3,700-Mile Bike Trail Aims to Connect America’s East and West …
WEBOct 29, 2021 · The Great American Rail-Trail will stitch existing trails to abandoned railroad lines for a continuous route from Washington D.C. to Washington State.
Ask Levi: Which Bike Do I Need for Riding Road and Rail Trails?
WEBMay 18, 2019 · The 700x32c tire size is great for a mix of pavement and well-maintained rail trails. You may prefer a bike with a drop handlebar for more hand positions on your long rides, so consider that, too, since a lot of hybrids come with flat bars.
Experience the magic of the railroad like never before - Rail …
WEBRide the rails on pedal-powered rail bikes in one of our spectacular locations, a unique, family-friendly experience.