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Cycling, Where to Go

Colorado's Multi-Day Mountain Bike Tours

By Ted Stedman - March 8th, 2006

Think of it as backpacking with a mountain bike through a variety of Colorado landscapes: these four outstanding multi-day rides will wear you out but leave you begging for more

Biking the East Coast Greenway

By Harry Jaffe - July 11th, 2005

All across America there are great biking trails and commuting trails--this path along the Patomac may be the best of both worlds.

Crested Butte's Trail 403

By David Nelson - March 15th, 2004

You'll need better than average bike-handling skills for the 23-plus-mile loop through scenic Colorado.

Colorado Trail Singletrack

By GreatOutdoors Staff - March 15th, 2004

Sections of the 480-mile Colorado Trail near Denver offer some of the best single-track trail riding in the state.

Durango's Dry Fork Loop

By David Nelson - March 15th, 2004

Several miles of creek-side trail with a gradual climb and a one-mile vertical haul of switchbacks--all close to town in the San Juan National Forest.

A Pearl of a Pass

By David Nelson - March 15th, 2004

Crested Butte to Aspen via Pearl Pass--40 sensational miles of challenging backcountry for the seasoned mountain bike rider.

A Weekend in the Chiricahua Range

By Chris Gould - March 11th, 2004

Hill Climbs

By Erik Scmidt - March 8th, 2004

Want to be King of the Mountains? Test your mettle against the 'baddest' hill climbs in America.

A Santa Catalinas Challenge

By Chris Gould - February 24th, 2004

Try out this 18-mile loop ride on the Arizona Trail. Your end-of-the-day exhaustion only mean you'll be coming back for more.

Kamikaze, Mammoth Mountain

By David Nelson - November 20th, 2002

Mammoth Mountain near Bishop, California, is one of the oldest destination mountain biking areas in the nation, and the Kamikaze is a meteoric plummet off the top of the mountain.

Sonoita/Elgin Wine Country Rides

By Chris Gould - April 30th, 2002

Combine a mountain bike loop with a tour of Arizona's wineries.

Western Colorado's Grand Valley

By Altrec.com Staff - May 1st, 2001

Kokopelli's Trail reigns supreme for both hardcore adventurers and low-key cyclists looking for a fun day trip.

Four Women and the California Coast

By Colleen Swift - April 2nd, 2001

Leaving L.A.--a six-day bike trip up the coast to San Fransisco.

Lowry Air Force Base

By David Nelson - August 2nd, 2000

Here's a short, easy, flat ride on old runways in an abandoned military facility.

Meadow Mountain Loop

By David Nelson - August 2nd, 2000

The loop ride on Meadow Mountain is a good route for single-track novices and experts alike.

Midland Railroad Trail

By David Nelson - August 2nd, 2000

A moderate rail-trail ride from Buena Vista, Colorado.

Paradise Divide Loop

By David Nelson - August 2nd, 2000

Take a spin on mountain biking routes that lead to lofty vistas and sensational backcountry scenery.

Pine and Deckers: The 126 Vertical

By David Nelson - August 2nd, 2000

Seasoned cyclists looking for tough training miles should check out this ride.

Purgatory's Lime Creek Road

By David Nelson - August 2nd, 2000

Moderate mountain bike routes San Juan National Forest.

Rampart Trail

By David Nelson - August 2nd, 2000

Roller coaster dips, mind bending turns, and views of Pikes Peak.

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