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Chattahoochee Riverwalk Bike Trail Ride Report
The Chattahoochee Riverwalk Trail in Columbus, Georgia is not just a cool ride for a hot day, but one of the best scenic cycling spots in this area. The trail is the best trail in a set of connecting trails known as the Dragonfly Trails Network. It is a completely paved trail that runs along…
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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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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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Buckets, Bags, and Maintenance
Winter has come and when you can’t get out and ride, you do maintenance and add accessories to your set up to make it better for Spring. General maintenance is done on a regular basis, but this is a good time for that deep cleaning, oiling and inspection of all the components to gauge their…
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NBD! Upgrades and Insights on Trek Allant+ 8S
After a long wait, I finally got my new Trek Allant+ 8S e-bike, a versatile commuter bike suitable for various terrains. Despite my initial lack of knowledge about e-bikes, I made key upgrades and look forward to enjoying the smooth ride. Further thoughts will be shared as I gain experience.
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NBD! Why I Chose the Trek Verve+ 2 E-Bike
In early September, I suggested we get bicycles, leading to a shared e-bike hobby. I chose a Trek Verve+ 2, which perfectly suits my needs. Named Trippy Hippie, my bike has become a cherished companion as I ride over 400 miles, rekindling my love for cycling after many years.
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We have a passion for living and traveling on a shoestring budget and want to pass along what we have learned.
