Let\’s hit the trail for some adventures!

I often wish I were able to try out more bicycle trails. The variety would make riding more interesting, as well as providing some new challenges.

Unfortunately that\’s much easier said than done. I don\’t have a car; can\’t afford one; and, about 99% of the time, don\’t really want one! If I did have a (motor) vehicle, though, here are some trails I\’d love to ride. I could drive to the trailhead; ride; then drive back home.

Louisiana has several trails. This list doesn\’t include the Tammany Trace, perhaps because it\’s a Rails to Trails path.

The Natchez Trace would be a great place to ride, I suspect — if only I were able to get to it. Its 444 miles could be done in a 10-day trip doing about 45 miles per day. There\’s got to be something somewhere about the Trace\’s profile, i.e. how  much climbing there is.

If you want to try out new paths, I\’d say the trail\’s profile is an important thing to know; especially if you aren\’t used to hills. They say, don\’t wait until your bicycle tour begins to train up. It\’s essential to prepare yourself beforehand; and then you\’ll enjoy the tour much more.

Adventure Cycling offers a variety of bicycle tours. Their epic tours last several months and cover several thousand miles; and they sound wonderful. Adventure Cycling\’s list of tours also includes fully supported tours, among others. Unfortunately those tours are beyond my purse. C\’mon, lottery, bring up my numbers for once!

Then I can retire from work; and have the time to train up for such a tour. I\’ll have the wherewithal for buying camping equipment; and then I can hit the trail!