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The practical side of a bike tour: packing lists, places to sleep, food and water, getting your bike to the start by car, train or plane, and preparing for heat, cold and rain.
Explore bike trails in Jacksonville FL, from the Timucuan and Talbot Trail corridors to paved riverfront paths. Route options, surfaces, and where to stay.
Compare the best bike trails on Martha's Vineyard, from the Island's rail trail to quiet backroads. Distances, terrain, and where to stay included.
Find the best bike trails in St Augustine, Florida, with distances, surfaces, elevation notes and where to stay nearby. Plan your ride with confidence.
Explore grapefruit bike trails in Palm Bay, FL: route options, distances, surfaces, trailheads and tips for riding the Space Coast with confidence.
Explore the best bike trails in Long Beach, CA, with distances, terrain notes and where to stay, plus gear picks for riders of every level.
How cyclists can prepare for weather on tour: heat illness signs, hypothermia prevention, lightning safety outdoors, and checking forecasts and alerts.
How to transport a bike for a tour: Amtrak bike reservations and carry-on rules, boxed and folding bikes, and what TSA says about flying with a bike.
How to handle food and water on a bike tour: treating water from streams, keeping perishable food safe, planning resupply and avoiding heat illness.
Where to stay on a bike tour: campgrounds and wild camping rules, hotels and motels, host networks such as Warmshowers, and planning ahead.
A bike tour packing list based on Adventure Cycling's advice: gear categories, clothing, repair items, camping kit, and how to pack and balance loads.
