

Today’s guest blogger, REI employee Ching Fu, recounts the soaring highs and chilly lows of her bike tour of the entire Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway last summer: It had been raining for 3 days straight, and I was ready to just be home. But I had to keep pedaling. The bitter cold rain was an unwelcome surprise, especially since it was July in the southeast... ...
Back in late September, The REI Blog shared the story of Ignacio Anaya, an avid REI member from Tijuana, Mexico, who was riding his bike from New York City to Tijuana. We’re happy to report that Ignacio safely completed his big ride and has graciously provided us with a follow-up report about his trip. ...
Posted by Steve T on November 20, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged Cycling and bike touring | permalink | Comments
There are lots of wonderful bike charity rides throughout the USA, from coast to coast. Here’s a quick snapshot of one of the most scenic rides of them all—the 8-day, 525-mile California Coast Classic supporting the Arthritis Foundation. ...
Posted by Steve T on September 27, 2012 8:15 AM & Tagged Arthritis Foundation, California Coast Classic, Cycling and bike touring | permalink | Comments
The border city of Tijuana, Mexico, is unfortunately known more these days for its drug-cartel violence than for its outdoor recreation. But that hasn't slowed down Ignaico Anaya. The Tijuana-based lawyer, teacher, REI member and father of 2 has forged a remarkable resume of adventurous journeys. ...
Posted by Steve T on September 26, 2012 9:00 AM & Tagged Cycling, Tijuana and bike touring | permalink | Comments
I’m still going through bike withdrawal. I’ve got the RAGBRAI afterglow. Ask my coworkers, ask my neighbors, ask my other half. I think most people come back from vacation with a glow – tan or otherwise. I got both. Some may think riding a bike across Iowa, in July, in the heat and humidity, is pure torture and definitely not in any vacation website they’ve ever looked at. Call me strange, but I think otherwise. Ambling across rural Iowa with sweet smells under your nose (and some not so ...
Posted by Jeannette J. on August 12, 2010 5:53 PM & Tagged Cycling, Iowa, RAGBRAI, Travel, bicycle and bike touring | permalink | Comments
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