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Riding the Gulf Side of Branyon Backcountry Trails
We finally got a chance to get back down to Gulf Shores to ride most of the trail segments of the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail located in Gulf State Park, Alabama that we missed the last time we were down here. This time Scott brought his Allant and I brought my FX. As I…
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Auburn Wandrer with Cut Throughs
Have you ever looked down the huge cleared strips under the high tension power lines and wondered if it was possible to travel from one place to another by walking or riding in the cleared area? You see these super long cleared spaces and it just seems like that part of the land could be…
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Columbus Riverwalk to Fort Benning Loop
I have written some about the Columbus Riverwalk Trail in previous posts, so in this post I want to share the first time we went beyond the entrance to Fort Benning on the trail and provide some insight on what to expect when riding on a base. This ride was the first time we had…
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Riding Chief LaDiga Trail Anniston to Borden Springs
The Chief LaDiga Trail is a 33 mile paved multi-use pathway that is part of the Rails To Trails network of trails across the United States. It begins in Anniston, Alabama and stretches to the Alabama/Georgia border where it seamlessly meets the 62 mile Silver Comet trail, ending at Smyrna, Georgia. When ridden the entire…
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Gulf Shores Branyon Backcountry Trails
We finally made it back to the bicycle paths in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama after 15 years between rides. This would be our first ride of any significance on our newest e-bikes. The last time we rode these trails was about 15 years ago, see Gulf Coast Back Country Trail, and we had…
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Wet Sunday Ride in Auburn
Living in rural Alabama, we have difficulty getting out and riding right from the front door. For us, 99% of the time, we have to load up the bikes and take them somewhere to ride safely. Many people have this issue and it can be a challenge to stay motivated to get out and ride.…
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Jones Bars and Stem for FX+
In the last post, I gave an overview of my new bike “Gnome Home”, the Trek FX+ 7S. There were a couple of things that we had changed out rather quickly right after I picked it up because it was instantly apparent that adjustments were needed. The main change was in the handlebar configuration. The…
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NBD! Deborah’s Trek FX+ 7S
New Bike Day! After logging over 600 miles on my Trek Verve+, I was much more experienced and ready to move into a more long term bike. I had ridden the Verve+ long and far enough to know what I liked about it and what I would change if I could. Trek FX+ 7S Scott…
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Complete Columbus Riverwalk Bike Trail North to South
February arrived and we were beyond excited to finally have a day with warm enough weather to ride. It was around 40 when we left the house and the high for the day ended up around 70 degrees. PERFECT riding weather! Over the winter, we made another bucket for Edgar that was equipped with the…
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Chattahoochee Valley Railroad Bike Trail Ride Report
If you’re looking for a unique combination of history, nature, and recreation, the Chattahoochee Valley Railroad (CVRR) Bike Trail in Chambers County, Alabama, is a great trail to add to your list. This is a scenic 7.5-mile trail offers something for everyone, but be aware of its maintenance and routing issues. Exploring the CVRR Trail…
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