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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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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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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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Bison Gravel Ride in Russell County Alabama
The weather was getting colder and we did not want to completely stop riding for the winter just yet. So, on this day we decided to try a route that we found on RideWithGPS that was uploaded by a local cyclist. The route was not far from our home and was 95% gravel logging/county roads.…
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Columbus Fall Line Trace Trail Ride
The Fall Line Trace Trail is part of a larger network of trails called the Dragonfly Trail System in Columbus, Georgia. It is the northernmost trailhead for the system and if you start at that trailhead, you can ride approximately 10.5 miles, dead ending into the Chattahoochee Riverwalk Trail. At the end point you can go…
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Auburn Saturday Ride Through the Park
There is an ebb and flow to living in/near a college town. You quickly learn when students are in town and when you can venture into town without having to deal with the abundance of traffic and people. This week was one of those times when Auburn was empty of students, probably for Halloween, or…
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Chewacla State Park Through Auburn Ride
The ride at Chewacla State Park allowed us to log Wanderer miles with our bikes. Despite a scenic but bumpy trail, we enjoyed exploring neglected areas. Utilizing the Wanderer Earth app added excitement to our outdoor adventures, ultimately accumulating 23.2 new miles while dining at Subway in Auburn.
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