Cycling Forum / General / Rides / February 2005

We are thinking of potential routes for a trip from Bordeaux into
Spain.  We will stay flexible, making daily decisions of where to go,
but want to have a general idea of the options before leaving.
One of the potential routes across the border into Spain is through

Any info on bikig PEI is needed.
Thank You

Is there a pedestrian or bike area on this bridge?

hey all
is there a map site that lets you create your own routes that would tell
me how many miles a bike route would take up?
the map sites I've seen only provide the start & end points, not the

I know I have posted this before, but I am looking for route guidance:
Newburgh to Hudson to Williamstown, MA  I would like to visit a winery.
 Any recommendations for places to stay (B&B or the like)

I am planning a family trip to Lake Tahoe at the end of April. I would
like to take one day, rent a road bike and take a 50 to 100 mile day
trip.
I do bicycle in winter, but I would like to know what to expect.

Does anyone know if there is a shuttle service from Natchez to Nashville?
We would like to ride the parkway this spring from Nashville to Natchez and
we are trying to figure out the best way to get back to Nashville at the
completion of the ride.

I'm a club newsletter editor. Next issue we publish the new
ride schedule. I'd like to do a humorous sidebar on ride ideas
that were rejected. Here's what I have so far. Any other
ideas?

I will visit NYC in May and it is my intention is to rent a bike there for
a whole day at least.
But It is not my intention to be killed on the streets, as the guides I am
reading (Lonely Planet mostly) clearly suggest not to try to bike through

Planning to fly into Santander with bike in May for a few days coast
and mountains mini-tour. Looking for advice on best routes for leaving
airport heading west or south-west avoiding busy roads, and general
advice on cycling in that area. Thanks in advance.  Andy

Has anyone had experience with the Erie Canal Heritage trail.  My wife and I
may try it this fall.  We are in our 60's and prefer level land.  Are there
accommodations in the area?
Thanks,

Help, Help, Help, .... I live in the Northeast USA.
It is so bad, the groundhog came out to see his shadow and got on a plane
for Florida.
Why do I do this to myself?  Why do I live here?

I might be touring in Southern France and I was wondering if anybody knows
whether it's possible to ride over that new bridge in Millau - the world's
highest.

Can anyone suggest a good heart rate monitor?  I have an older model Polar
in the past but I'm looking to upgrade to a model that retains data that I
can download into my computer.  It want to be able to review and monitor my
rate while I do a variety of exercises including running, ...

Are there any off-road / trail cycling groups in the Reading, UK area?
A small group (4 - 8) of us already do regular Sunday routes, and
would like to join up with some other groups.  Are there any out
there?  Or are there any people who would like to join us.