Best cycling city in USA?
12-25-19, 07:51 PM
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Tucson. Roadies everywhere, all year round, a big road scene and a local 6,000+ foot climb. Search RWGPS for keyword "Lemmon" and see one ride elevation gains of well over 6k. I ride in groups of 5-40 3 times a week(minimum) all year round, and lead at least one 70+ mile ride every month.
When it heats up in the summer we go out earlier, to higher elevation, or travel.
When it heats up in the summer we go out earlier, to higher elevation, or travel.
12-26-19, 10:58 AM
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12-26-19, 11:46 AM
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I was thinking temperatures. My brother lives in Houston and even in the early morning, he says it is still pretty hot on his rides. My Mom lived in Phoenix. I never rode my bike there but those mornings were toasty.
12-26-19, 05:41 PM
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On an average 3 hour ride in the summer the end of ride temp is usually in the mid to high 80s. Those rides start around 6am, and it's best to head out earlier if you want to ride longer. That being said, I always see roadies out riding in the middle of the day in the summer too. Also, Phoenix has warmer weather than Tucson, as many riders from Phoenix tell me anyway.
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12-26-19, 06:47 PM
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Are you talking about the American Tobacco and Neuse River? Technically, one is 22 miles one way (7 hard gravel) and the other 33, all paved. But yes, these are great assets. I wouldn't think many cities have a pair of trails so nice, and as you note, there are other greenways. Plus, while Raleigh-Durham is a metro area, it's still not that hard to get out into the country. There are some well-run event rides like Bike Fest, Raven Rock Ramble and July 4 Firecracker Ride. Several riding clubs. ... I haven't biked much elsewhere, so can't compare, but the resources in this part of N.C. are a big reason that I've steadily become an avid cyclist.
12-26-19, 08:27 PM
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Are you talking about the American Tobacco and Neuse River? Technically, one is 22 miles one way (7 hard gravel) and the other 33, all paved. But yes, these are great assets. I wouldn't think many cities have a pair of trails so nice, and as you note, there are other greenways. Plus, while Raleigh-Durham is a metro area, it's still not that hard to get out into the country. There are some well-run event rides like Bike Fest, Raven Rock Ramble and July 4 Firecracker Ride. Several riding clubs. ... I haven't biked much elsewhere, so can't compare, but the resources in this part of N.C. are a big reason that I've steadily become an avid cyclist.
Today didn’t get more than 7mi from home, rode 3 hrs and 30 mi. Slow and intentional today. Exploring in city gravel paths and little bandit offshoots of the greenway. Saw little parts of creeks and big rocks and other stuff I’d never seen.
I just pray voters and council and development can reach a sustainable balance.
I worry.
It is why I approve every ask for greenway money or green space money.
Otherwise the rich pricks speculating will rob it of us blind.
12-26-19, 09:17 PM
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I've lived in the Los Angeles area most of my life. Where I live is about 25 miles NE of downtown. There are mountain roads all over the area. I can ride from home and get to over 7000 feet. It gets hot here in the summer but the beach is not too far or the altitude of the mountains is cooler. The drivers are pretty good, depending on where you are,(the area is huge). There are road clubs all over and you can ride all year.
If you're looking to do bike paths the next valley over has an extensive network of bike paths you can actually go fast on.
There's also good mountain bike riding near by as well as surfing, skiing, etc.
Everything is ridiculously expensive, especially rent, gasoline, food, etc.
If you're looking to do bike paths the next valley over has an extensive network of bike paths you can actually go fast on.
There's also good mountain bike riding near by as well as surfing, skiing, etc.
Everything is ridiculously expensive, especially rent, gasoline, food, etc.
