Bicycle clubs are a popular way to meet new people and find riding partners. They put you in touch with the cycling community and make riding enjoyable as a social activity. Clubs can teach you about new routes and trail systems while you become involved with volunteer work to improve and maintain the trails. You can also gain and share knowledge about vario… read more
Orange County has many picturesque cycling opportunities. The key is to find a club that does your kind of riding. Spanning the greater Hudson River region between New York and New Jersey, Orange County offers a few clubs that offer regular rides. Before joining, ask if you can participate in one ride to get a feel for the group and ensure these are people y… read more
From the great weather to the extensive roads and trails, Dallas is a hot spot for cycling. If you are visiting the area, moving to Dallas or in town for business, you might be looking for a group of riders to join. Whether you are a novice or experienced racer, love off road or pavement or even ride a bicycle built for two, these Dallas Bicycle Clubs suppor… read more
Biking is increasingly popular in Chicago, and there is a large network of clubs devoted to it. According to the city's website, Mayor Richard Daley has made environmentalism one of his causes and encourages cycling with plans to add 35 miles of new bike lanes and install 3,500 bike racks in the city. If you're visiting the Windy City without your bike, ther… read more
If you want motivation to get on your bike or miss the camaraderie of working out with a team, joining a bicycle club may be for you. The Channel Islands Bicycle Club offers rides and events for cyclists in Ventura County. read more
Elkhorn is a small community located in Wisconsin, with many popular outdoor attractions. The city boasts several golf courses, dance classes and a bicycling club. There are also hiking trails, biking trails and horseback riding availa… read more
According to the New Jersey Visitors Network, Essex County was established in 1682 as one of the four original counties in New Jersey. It is the second most populated county in New Jersey and is a major area of all types of transporta… read more
Grand Rapids, Mich., has a small but enthusiastic outdoor sports community that focuses on snowboarding and wakeboarding. After an exhausting day or two outside, it might be time to seek out some rest and relaxation at an area casino.… read more
Taking an RV vacation in Mission, Texas, puts you near the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. Take a break from your recreational vehicle to visit the 600 acres of land in Texas that is actually home to subtropical plants and over 3… read more
Bicycle clubs are a way to make new friends and find riding partners. Clubs promote safe riding and offer the opportunity to learn and share your knowledge about cycling. Most clubs volunteer to maintain and improve trails and they mee… read more
Englewood Cliffs incorporated as a borough in 1895 and the cliffs played a major role in the Revolutionary War, according to the borough's website, when an "unknown farmer riding from the north over our cliffs warned General Washington… read more
Bicycling clubs in the Atlanta, Georgia, metro area are designed to provide information about local rides, races and cycling events as well as to provide a social network on and off the bike. Because of Atlanta's spread out geography,… read more
Salem, Oregon is a bicyclist's mecca, with many bike paths, bike lanes in traffic and of course plenty of cyclists. The local cyclist club has more than 400 members, and the city's website has a special page on bike safety. read more
States have the responsibility of making laws regarding transportation, and they have the ability to make rules for bicyclists. Georgia requires children under 16 to wear helmets, though the law is controversial. About half of the stat… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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