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Enjoy Central Park On A Bike

September 20th, 2009 No comments

For many years over, New York has been an icon in financial, cultural, transportation and manufacturing. Giving you all an overall idea that New York is all about business. However, while New York can be a demanding city, it also has a pastime spot where you can release your stress away.

A historical landmark since 1963, Central Park has been an urban park right in the heart of New York City. Covering 843 acres of land, Central Park offers lakes, ice-skating rinks, the Central Park Zoo, and a wildlife safe haven, the Central Park Conservatory Garden.

Located at the center of the busiest streets in New York, it’s not surprising why many people flock to Central Park to get away from the fast NYC life. It does not only present a taste of nature inside the urban jungle but caters as well to entertainment and recreation. It is also a hub for the many tourist services such as bike rental in New York.

One of the best ways to enjoy your day in the park is to go on one of those Central Park bike tours. In fact, biking tours are well-liked by most visitors. It will help you get around Central Park with their well trained tour guides.

Central Park bike tours are typically scheduled at 10am, 1pm and 4pm. However, there are other options for touring Central Park. You can always rent a bike and tour Central park on your own or with family and friends. The choice is yours. One of the many notable advantages about going with a group bike tour is being escorted by a tour guide.

There are actually a lot of celebs residing near this popular urban park. Tour guides will point out their homes to you. It’s a good addition to the fantastic sights in the park. Sometimes you will even see a celebrity in the park, if you’re lucky. The possibility of bumping into a celebrity while on a bike tour in Central Park is higher than you might think

Another nice thing about having Central Park Bike Tours is that you’ll be able to enjoy the trails that are specially designed to highlight the recreation features of the park. The park has forty six miles of trail that would enable you to see the timeless attractions of Central Park. Attractions range from the magnificent sculptures, breathtaking bridges, serene lakes and the boathouse. Do make sure you bring your camera with you!

Central Park bike tours allow you to exercise while enjoying the atmosphere of Central Park. There is no better way to enjoy Central Park than having a sweet stroll like bike ride with your family. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss and most likely would want to do again.

Whether you are a tourist or live in New York, if you want a bike rental in New York to ride in one of the Central Park bike tours, you will have plenty of choices in size and style.

Biking Vacations, The Best of the West

March 25th, 2009 No comments

If you are looking for great places to go on vacation without spending a ton of money check out some of my favorite riding destinations. Biking vacations always soothe my soul and are a great to actually experience a place. You won’t just be driving through or around these towns. You will get out and experience them. There are lots of great places to ride your bike, these are a few of my favorites in the West.

Black Diamond Coal Mines, WA. Located on the edge of the historical town of Black Diamond, the trails here are an adventure as well. There is no shortage of trees to count and marvel, but the trails also wind through Lake Sawyer, Frog Lake and Ravensdale Creek. Few areas can rival the Pacific Northwest for natural beauty.

Oregon, Hagg Lake. This lake is so beautiful that when you arrive you may think you accidentally stepped onto the backdrop of an old western. The trail is enough that you know you went riding but easy enough so that you can still enjoy your evenings. At 15 miles you may decide to ride it more than once unless you bring the kids along. Either way make sure to jump in the lake to cool off and have fun.

Napa Valley, California. Known for its ability to produce some of the worlds greatest wines, Napa Valley California is also a phenomenal place to ride your bike. The rolling hills of some of the worlds best vineyards provide a relaxing backdrop for easy rides. The Mt St Helena North Peak is one of my favorite easy rides in the world, providing me with the zen feeling that comes with getting lost in some foothills. If you enjoy wine, this place is not to be missed, just make sure you bring your bike and do your drinking after your ride.

Monterey, CA. Ranging from zero to 150 feet above sea level, 17-mile-drive is one of the beautiful rides in the entire country. Starting from Lovers Point in Pacific Grove (be sure to visit the monarch butterflies), the route follows the rugged shoreline on Oceanview Boulevard and Sunset Drive before turning into the gated community of 5,300-acre Pebble Beach.

Kona, HI. Due to a lot of rainfall, this area of Hawaii is especially lush and green. There are so many natural wonders to see in Hawaii it is hard to narrow it down. The trails on this area will include such incredible sights as Hilo Bay, Pepeekeo Scenic Drive, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, and Akaka Falls.

I am sure you can tell by now that I love the Western US. There are so many incredible places to visit and to ride your bike. It was hard to narrow it down to just five places to visit. While there are many other places I could recommend, these five are an incredible way to start your discovery of the west. Pack your bag, bring your bike and have an awesome adventure.

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Traveling to Colorado

March 23rd, 2009 No comments

The state of Colorado offers some of the best scenery to be found anywhere in the United States. Forests, mountains and lakes await the visitor and there are plenty opportunities to see wildlife. For the active sports enthusiast, Colorado mountain biking is one of the most popular activities. It is the ideal terrain for bikers and the sport is encouraged here. Many bikers also like to combine biking with the other activities the area has to offer such as water rafting, fishing or kayaking.

There are hundreds of trails and tracks, suitable for mountain biking in Colorado, often as part of State Parks, National Forests and Nature Preserves. Everything the area has to offer is best seen from the saddle and there are trails for the beginner, intermediate and more advanced rider. Groups and families love to explore in this scenic wonder. As with any adventure sport, it’s important to prepare properly. Ensure that the bike is in good working order and take a repair kit just in case. Colorado is known for its hot days and chilly nights, so sunscreen, lots of water and plenty layers of clothing are required.

The San Juan National Forest with its high peaks, lakes, old mines, canyons and waterfalls is a popular destination in Colorado for mountain biking. Visitors to this area are delighted to spot elk, bear, mule deer, grouse and mountain lions. The Pike and San Isabel National Forest contains 14,000 feet mountains, reservoirs, white water and historic ghost towns. It is a favorite haunt for bikers, fishing enthusiasts, and owners of 4-Wheel Drive vehicles.

The Sangre de Cristo mountain range can be found in the Rio Grande National Forest. It is a beautiful area of alpine streams and high altitude lakes. The area is promoted as a Colorado mountain biking destination and as a great place for 4-Wheel Drive, road biking and motorcycling. The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest boasts eight designated wilderness areas, five large lakes, and the Front Range mountains.

Routt National Forest is another playground for mountain biking in Colorado, as well as jeeping. The protected area has a number of threatened and endangered species amongst the Spruce, Pine and Fir trees. Chatfield State Park is very close to Denver and contains a 27-acre nature preserve and a 1,550 acre reservoir. It is a weekend retreat for Denver residents and hot air balloons are launched from here. There is also the opportunity to photograph Great Blue Herons from March until September.

There are trails, particularly suitable for the beginner Colorado mountain biker. Three of these trails are to be found around the Boulder area. They are at the Betasso Preserve, the Meyers Homestead Trail and the Marshall Mesa.

If mountains seem a bit daunting, there are Downhill Mountain Bike Tours. These provide all the fun without the aching limbs next day! They are popular with groups and families with young children. The tour provides a guide with first aid training, along with the bikes, helmets and water bottles.

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