By now we’ve established that the best mode of transportation, if you’re in to seeing the country, is a bicycle. So where to go to get some of that prime scenery? Here are five of the most beautiful multi-day bike rides in the country, from the Florida Keys to the Colorado Rockies.
San Juan Islands, Washington
The San Juan Islands, north of Seattle, are known for their quiet, rolling roads and beautiful views. You can take a ferry from Anacortes, on the mainland, and then … More
On June 10 Joseph Holway set off on his bike from New York. On July 1, he hit the West Coast. His mission was to deliver a bike jersey from the Search and State sewing room in the Garment District of Manhattan to Golden Saddle Cyclery in Los Angeles, a solo cross-country ride of more than 3,000 miles. The jersey, which was made in New York, was the first of its kind, so Search and State wanted to make sure it got taken care of. They decided to run a contest to find a bike messenger. Holway, an Arizona college student who had done some big rides like the Tour Divide before, won the contest to be the jersey’s carrier. He rode out from New York, across the Midwest, and over the Rockies before dipping into his home state then making a break for L.A. It rained for most of his trip, and he battled … More