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A Train traveling through the mountains. Source: Wix Below are some of my thoughts on why bike and train travel work so well together. Cycling and train travel go together like peanut butter and jelly, or better yet, like a well-oiled bike chain and a smooth railway track. I’ve done this for many years, and I personally love it! Let me walk you through why this combo works so well, how to make the most of it, and some tips to keep your adventures rolling smoothly. Bridge with

Bicycle at a train station. Source: Wix As I plan my next adventure, I reflect back to why I enjoy traveling the way I do. For me, there’s something refreshing about leaving the car keys behind and setting off on a journey powered by your own two wheels and a bit electricity from the train (older trains will still be diesel). The joys of car-free travel by bicycle and train offer a unique blend of freedom, sustainability, and discovery that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re a se

A few years ago, I wrote about a car-free trip in Santa Monica. You can read about it here . Since then, I've moved to Portland, but I was eager to return to Santa Monica. I wanted to soak up the sunshine, visit my favorite deli, and explore the area by bike. I only had a few hours, so my review focuses on my experience north of the I-10 freeway and south of Montana Ave. Santa Monica's Bike Infrastructure: Progress and Challenges Santa Monica has been making strides in improv

Standing in front of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame building I recently had 24 hours to explore the separated bike paths in Davis, CA. So with a limited time, I wanted to bike as much as possible. I had heard that Davis is an amazing place to ride, and I was eager to experience it firsthand. After all, People for Bikes rates Davis as the number one most bike-friendly city in California and number fourteen in the nation. How could I resist hopping on my bike to see what make

Bicycle bridge up to Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge I recently went to Japan with the main focus of cycling the Shimanami Kaido. This is a...

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After a few years of not going overseas starting with the pandemic, I was eager to start traveling international again. So in August, I...

A few years ago I heard about this 200 mile bike ride from Seattle to Portland called the STP. It intrigued me enough that this year I...

Vacationing in Santa Monica by bicycle

You might be wondering, why would I care about losing weight while I'm on vacation? I actually don't. But because I am more active when I...

Last week, I took a weekend camping trip via Amtrak's Surfliner to Carpinteria State Beach. I decided to also bring my bike so I can ride...

My passion for being on two wheels started around 2004. I had gotten a new job and my new employer charged for parking. My initial...