Old 07-31-19, 06:48 AM
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  • all paved
  • no cars
  • safe
  • low crime
  • nice views of nature
  • small towns
  • 200-mile route
  • 32mm tires
  • USA
Gonna have to compromise on something.

An improved surface but not technically 'paved' trail can be fine. On the crushed&packed stone Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills, I saw folks riding everything from fat bikes to road racers with 21mm tires.

Rather than a linear tour, consider 'star touring', where you establish a base camp and ride out in a different direction every day.

Also, don't overlook urban trail systems. From my house here in Parts Unknown, I can ride away 100 miles and have 72 of them on paved trails. Denver has an extensive system.

Speaking of Colorado, a ride from Keystone to Glenwood Springs (paths & quiet roads) would be memorable for your family.

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