All good things must end, or go on hiatus, and so it is for the Urban Assault Rides sponsored by New Belgium Brewery.
The obstacle-course/scavenger-hunt-style bicycling event that visits 10 cities every year has been put on hold, organizers say, while they use 2013 for a “planning and development” year.
“Now that we look to the future, we see that the Urban Assault Ride is poised for a rebirth. Our goal is for the UAR to be known as …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/24/urban-assault-rides-taking-the-year-off-bicycle-obstacle-race-to-return-in-2014/
The effort to create new segments for the U.S. Bicycle Route System is gaining momentum in communities in Indiana.
Richmond, Indiana, located on the Ohio border, has approved a route for U.S. Bicycle Route 50 (USBRS 50) through the town. Volunteers elsewhere are working to gain support to take the bicycle route clear across Indiana …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/16/indiana-embracing-u-s-bicycle-route-system/
The John Wayne Pioneer rail-trail that rolls through the Iron Horse State Park has to be one of my favorite bicycling destinations. It’s close enough for overnight bicycle camping, but I also get a feeling that I can get-away-from-it-all up here.
I’m including it in a book that I’ve been asked to write about the …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/01/14/scenes-of-the-john-wayne-pioneer-rail-trail-then-and-now/
December might not seem to be the ideal time to embark on a bicycle touring adventure, unless your destination is the South Pole where summer arrives Dec. 21.
That’s where Boulder-based adventurer Eric Larsen is headed on his 750-mile Cycle South expedition.
The 41-year-old is riding and carrying his provisions — about 100 pounds — …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/12/27/american-explorer-attempts-bicycle-journey-to-the-south-pole/
It may not be as obvious as the bicycling surge in urban areas, but bicycle tourism is on the rise.
The staff at Adventure Cycling Association reports nine indications that, when people think of travel, more are considering using their bicycle. According to media director Winona Bateman, bicycle touring “is enjoying the kind of popularity not seen since the 1970s.”
There’s increased interest in all types of bike travel, from sub 24-hour overnighters to long self-supported trips, luxury to budget tours, mass bike rides to small tours.
Adventure Cycling listed these indications …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/12/21/bicycles-playing-bigger-role-travel/
Retirement is a time when many active adults finally get the opportunity to spend more time on their bicycles, even taking an organized bike tour or two every summer.
For avid bicyclists Rod Hutton and Joe Florian, however, retirement is giving them a chance to organize and offer their own multi-day bicycle tours of scenic …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/12/19/two-retirees-launch-bike-touring-outfit-in-ohio/
How many times have you returned home from a bicycle tour with memories of amazing spectacles and awesome scenery only to share your photos and realize they are flat and boring?
It’s a common problem, but now there’s a free e-book available to help you improve your photos.
International bicycle traveler and photographer Paul Jeurissen …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/12/18/a-bicycle-photography-book-free-for-download/
Remember those people who helped you down the road on your bicycle travels this past year?
So does the Adventure Cycling Association, which honored them in its 2012 Bicycle Travel Awards announced today. Based on nominations from members, Adventure Cycling has been honoring do-gooders since 2003.
The honorees include a trio who provide shelter to …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/12/13/awards-to-those-who-help-bicycle-travelers-in-need/
Bicyclists who want to spend a week exploring the land of moose and lobsters should be interested in a new week-long, mass bicycle tour that starts in Maine next year.
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will present BikeMaine for the first time in 2013, rolling out Sept. 7-14.
It makes the Pine Tree State the …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/12/12/new-maine-bike-tour-launches-in-2013/
If you read this blog regularly, you’ll no doubt know about the Adventure Cycling Association.
Now that non-profit is launching a branding survey to find out how you and other cyclists perceive their organization and the work they do.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes. Basically, you choose among words and photos …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/12/07/what-do-you-think-about-adventure-cycling-association/
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