The Keys To My Great American Road Trip (V.2)

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?

I would have to say it would be awesome to do a cross-country trip in a van with a couple of road 10-speed bikes. It would be great to have a friend along as well and someone else to drive the van while riding the bikes. That’s right in a van down by the river 🙂

white van on brown field under white clouds — Photo by Felix Haumann on Pexels.com

There would be so many amazing places to explore on a bike, long open roads, mountain trails, and small towns. I think it would be really fun. You could just camp, fish, hike, bike, and have an amazing time, especially if it were with the people you care most for.

One of my favorite movies of all times, “American Flyers” is about two brothers who decide to put differences aside and go to this huge bike race in Colorado called “The Hell of the West”. The “training” part of the movie has the two main characters riding on the open road in endless prairies.

My best friend and I used to ride bikes like this when I was in high school. We lived in the mountains so it was pretty intense sometimes, but I do miss it.

Rider on South Carriage Drive, in 'Le Tour De France'. — Rider on South Carriage Drive, in ‘Le Tour De France’. by Steve Fareham is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.0

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Top 10 Places to Ride Bikes in North America

black and white hardtail bike on brown road between trees — Photo by Philipp M on Pexels.com

Asheville, North Carolina: Known for its Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding mountain roads, Asheville offers stunning scenery and challenging climbs for cyclists.
Boulder, Colorado: With its high altitude and proximity to the Rocky Mountains, Boulder provides numerous road cycling routes with breathtaking mountain views.
San Francisco Bay Area, California: From iconic climbs like Mount Tamalpais to scenic coastal routes along Highway 1, the Bay Area offers a variety of challenging and picturesque rides.
Portland, Oregon: Known for its bike-friendly culture, Portland boasts numerous bike lanes and scenic routes, including the Columbia River Gorge and the Willamette Valley.
Tucson, Arizona: With its mild winters and desert landscapes, Tucson offers year-round cycling opportunities, including challenging climbs up Mount Lemmon.
Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada: The area around Lake Tahoe provides stunning alpine scenery and challenging climbs, including the iconic ride around the lake itself.
Sedona, Arizona: Famous for its red rock formations and scenic desert landscapes, Sedona offers unique and challenging cycling routes for riders of all levels.
Moab, Utah: While primarily known for mountain biking, Moab also offers scenic road cycling routes with breathtaking views of its iconic rock formations.
The Napa Valley, California: Renowned for its vineyards and rolling hills, the Napa Valley provides picturesque and relatively gentle terrain for road cycling enthusiasts.
The Texas Hill Country: Offering a mix of rolling hills, scenic vistas, and charming small towns, the Texas Hill Country provides a unique and rewarding cycling experience.