Sunday Cycling in Mexico City
At first glance, traffic-clogged Mexico City may not seem like the best place to explore on two wheels, but check out the downtown area on a Sunday morning and you might be surprised at what you find. Since 2007 the city has been working to make Mexico City’s streets more bicycle-friendly through a variety of initiatives. Along with plans to construct hundreds of miles of new bike lanes, there’s the popular ecobici program and the weekly Muévete en Bici program that takes place every...
February 2nd, 2011 | Laura Nazimiec | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bicycle, biking, cycling, eco-friendly, fitness
Rainy Weather Biking at Colonnade Mountain Bike Park
... around for awhile, but it doesn’t mean you have to hang up your bike for the winter. Even those not-so-hardy souls can enjoy a little mountain biking beneath the I-5 freeway at the Colonnade Mountain Bike Park.
In a moment of sheer genius, the community came together to turn this former stomping grounds for drug use, homeless camps, and trash dump into the first-ever urban bike park gives. The space gives mountain bikers a place to both learn and ride the different terrain typically encountered...
January 31st, 2011 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: biking, outdoor recreation
Hike, Bike & Camp at Usery Park
A recent addition to my list of hiking adventures in The Valley, Usery Mountain Regional Park in East Mesa offers breathtaking views of the Superstitions. One of the ten Maricopa County Parks, Usery is an outdoor enthusiasts playground with 20 different hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic ramadas, archery range and nature center.
Almost as far east as Apached Junction, Usery Park takes in 3,648 acres set at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, adjacent to the Tonto National Forest. Elevation...
November 22nd, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: biking, desert, hiking, outdoor recreation
Cruising Huntington Beach by Bike
... though I would say that the further you get from the beach the less bike-friendly traffic becomes. Having said that, you’ll see people biking all over the place – a lot more than you’d expect in California where people drive everywhere. But, for the most enjoyment, I’d stick to downtown and the beach.
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November 18th, 2010 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beach, biking, outdoor recreation, top-feature
Amsterdam Daytrips on Two Wheels
... the narrow maze of streets.) But skip the hair-rising ride through town and set your handlebars towards the suburbs. There are lots of great biking trips that you can finish in a day without needing lycra biking gear or an extensive fitness regime before you arrive. Here are three top recommendations.
Amsterdamse Bos
Amsterdamse Bos (pronounced Amsterdam-zuh-boss) means the Amsterdam Forest (map). And while it is a park, it justly deserves the name forest, because it is enormous. Inside...
September 20th, 2010 | Andy Hayes | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: biking, city tour, top-feature
Fresh Food Flavor on Whatcom County Farm Tour
Eleven Whatcom County farms offer visitors a chance to learn where their food comes from in the 3rd annual Whatcom County Farm Tour next weekend. Farms promise that it will be a festive day of fresh flavors and local food exploration in a family-friendly environment.
This sweet little cow delivers milk for drinking and for cheese
The tour is self-guided, so you can pace yourself to see all of the farms or just a few, based upon your available time. Each location will offer special events ranging...
September 4th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: biking, family, food, tour
A Lazy Retreat in Greer, Arizona
... to relax in the wilderness.
Near the charming and historic town of Greer, this resort is surrounded by the White Mountains and dotted with hiking/biking trails suitable for all types of skill level.
Take a free fly-fishing lesson and catch a trout at one of the five ponds.
This resort offers their guests every type of creature comfort and FREE tools to enjoy the outdoors:
For bike riders mountain bikes and helmets for the entire family
Five private trout ponds are each fully stocked with trout...
July 6th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: biking, cabins, fishing, outdoor recreation, retreat, top-feature
A Day for Cyclists at the Tour de Delta
If you’re a cycling enthusiast you may want to take in the annual Tour de Delta cycling race July 9 – 11. The Tour de Delta’s inaugural event was in 2001 with more than 200 cyclists from across Canada, US and New Zealand. Since then it has been come a popular and successful participation and spectator event offering the largest prize purse in Canadian cycling at up to $25,000 in prize money.
Yaletown Grand Prix, July 1,2010
This exciting event kicks off July 9 – 11 and will...
July 5th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: biking, event, featuredarticle
Out of Town Special: Ireland’s Aran Islands
While I’m a devoted fan of the Irish capital city, Dublin, a trip to the Emerald Isle wouldn’t be complete without exploring as well. If you’re planning a short trip, that might mean climbing the Sugar Loaf Mountain or hopping on the DART train to the nearby coastal village of Dun Laoghaire. But if you’re planning a longer trip to Ireland, there is something in every corner of the island that will leave you wishing you had even more time.
The good news for travelers heading...
June 8th, 2010 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: biking, cliff, outdoor
Why Cyclists Choose Sonoma County, California
Sonoma County is synonymous with good riding. With 1,400 miles of lightly traveled secondary roads and a growing system of off-road bike trails, Sonoma County appeals to a wide variety of riders. Whether you are a dedicated cyclist attacking mountain passes or a weekend rider eager to sip wine and cycle through the vines, Sonoma County can provide you the perfect track. It’s no wonder Bicycling Magazine listed the area one of “The 7 Greatest Rides on Earth.”
Sonoma County is also...
May 29th, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: biking, Sonoma, top-feature
Take your mom out for a spin this mother’s day
... brunches, mother’s day dinners, or other special events. This year, why don’t you try something more fun, outdoorsy, and healthy? On May 9th, biking tours will be taking place at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm taking cyclists on either a Heart of the City Tour or on a Midtown Tour. There is no better way to experience the city and the gorgeous spring weather than on a bike with the wind through your hair. These tours are great for the whole family to participate in and you don’t need a bike to do the...
April 29th, 2010 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: biking, mothers day, staying healthy
Bike, Kayak and Horseback at Tempe Beach Park
... wait for an event to visit this great park! The 2.5-mile lake has wide concrete paths on each side of the lake perfect for walking, jogging or biking. Rent a bike at nearby Tempe bicycle and explore the many bike trails throughout the park and nearby Papago Park.
If you’re more adventurous consider taking a kayak class through the City of Tempe and get in great shape. To see the sights from a different angle, go horseback riding with Papago stables. An hour guided tour is $25 per person. ...
November 8th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 4Filed under: biking, fishing, horseback riding, Tempe, Tempe Beach Park
50 Amazing Green Travel Destinations
I love traveling and I’ve been to a lot of cool eco-minded places. Of course I haven’t gotten to go everywhere I want to. I’m always seeing or hearing about new places that look so amazing, and so I usually add them to my mental list of “MUST someday visit” places.
That said, in case you’re looking for a green trip idea, or just somewhere eco-friendly to visit, I decided to compile a list – places I’ve been and places I’d love to visit. As I post...
September 13th, 2009 | Jennifer | Read More | Comments: 5Filed under: backroads, biking, camping, eco travel, family travel, green family travel, green travel, hiking, trip advisor
15 Excellent Eco-Travel Resources
If you’re looking for a green hotel, green travel destination, or tons o’ eco-friendly travel advice check out these 15 super keen green travel links.
Off the Radar – Online magazine and newsletter for adventure travelers with a focus on independent travelers, personal travel stories and experiences and sustainable, environmentally sensitive travel.
Manaca – Awesome in-depth eco-ratings of all sorts of green places and eco-lodging.
Center for Sustainable Travel Destinations...
September 12th, 2009 | Jennifer | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: backroads, biking, camping, eco travel, family travel, green family travel, green globe, green travel, hiking, manaca, off the radar, organic food, organic vacation, sustainable travel, Traveling the Green Way, trip advisor
Backroads: Green Family Trip Advisor
Backroads is an eco-friendly travel agency with plenty of perks. An excellent new feature for families at Backroads is the Family Trip Advisor. The advisor walks you through some super fast questions about your family – ages of kiddos, when you want to go, if your family is moderately or super active, and so on. Then they calculate a few perfect ideas for your circumstances.
I used the family advisor tonight to see what trips might pop up and mine were:
The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone –...
July 29th, 2009 | Jennifer | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: backroads, biking, camping, eco travel, family travel, grand tetons, green family travel, green travel, hiking, trip advisor, yellowstone
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