Cycling Adventures: Exploring Trails and Scenic Routes
From technical singletrack to scenic gravel roads, these posts document various cycling adventures and trail reports. Whether it’s exploring local trails or discovering new riding destinations, each post aims to capture both the technical aspects of the trails and the overall experience of the ride.
Trail Report: Riverwalk Atlanta
November 1, 2024
Tags:atlanta, cycling, mountain-biking, trail-reports
Explore Riverwalk Atlanta's hidden, hand-cut MTB trails by the Chattahoochee. These unmarked, volunteer-maintained paths offer adventure within city limits.
Trail Report: Southside Park
May 1, 2024
Tags:atlanta, mountain-biking, trail-reports
Explore Atlanta's only ITP mountain bike trail system at Southside Park, featuring technical singletrack and a mix of beginner to intermediate loops.
Trail Report: Chewacla State Park
November 26, 2023
Tags:mountain-biking, trail-reports
Discover Chewacla State Park's transformation into Alabama's top mountain biking destination, offering trails for every skill level.
Trail Report: Ludington School Forest Trails
August 15, 2023
Tags:mountain-biking, trail-reports
Trail report for Ludington School Forest: Beginner-friendly MTB singletrack through beautiful Michigan woods. Great complement to a Lake Michigan beach trip.
Exploring Cochran Mill Trails: A Mountain Biking Haven
June 15, 2022
Tags:atlanta, mountain-biking, trail-reports
Discover the Cochran Mill mountain bike trails in south Atlanta, featuring natural loops, technical sections, and a refreshing escape from the city's hustle.
Trail Report: Rope Mill
January 15, 2022
Tags:atlanta, cycling, mountain-biking, trail-reports
An in-depth guide to the Rope Mill trail system in Woodstock, GA, featuring flow trails, technical sections, and lakeside views
Sweet Potato Gnocchi: A Cyclist's Comfort Food
March 15, 2021
Tags:cycling, italian, pasta, recipes
Hearty, nutritious sweet potato gnocchi recipe, perfect for meal prep. Ideal post-ride recovery fuel for cyclists or satisfying comfort food for anyone.
Trail Report: Point Washington State Forest Trails
July 4, 2020
Tags:mountain-biking, trail-reports
Escape 30A crowds with Point Washington State Forest trails. This hidden gem offers scenic singletrack near the beach, safer than Florida road riding.
Trail Report: Basque MTB in Hondarribia
May 1, 2019
Tags:mountain-biking, trail-reports
Trail report from a week-long guided mountain biking tour with BasqueMTB in Hondarribia, Spain. Explore incredible trails and Basque culture.
Parameter Estimation with Virtual Elevation
June 19, 2012
Tags:aerodynamics, cycling, data-analysis, engineering, software
Introducing Virtual Elevation: a parameter estimation tool using Monte Carlo methods. Accurately estimate cycling CdA & Crr from Garmin .TCX power meter data.
Introducing AutoChung: Estimating Cycling Aerodynamics
June 15, 2012
Tags:aerodynamics, cycling, software
Update on AutoChung, a desktop app for estimating cycling aerodynamic drag (CdA) and rolling resistance (Crr) using the Chung method.
Reflections on Bike Racing: Lessons from the Road
May 18, 2012
Tags:cycling, personal, racing, sports
Reflecting on competitive cycling: lessons learned about intense work, risk assessment, mortality, and the unique ''wanderlust'' from years of racing bikes.
Home Again: Rediscovering Georgia's Trails After Racing Adventures
April 25, 2010
Tags:cycling, georgia, mountain-biking, racing
Returning home after 22 days with the Georgia Homeless Bike Racer Association, riding Jack Rabbit trails and planning future races in Chattanooga and Arkansas.
Conquering GMR: A Cyclist's Journey on Glendora Mountain Road
March 23, 2010
Tags:california, cycling
A quick cycling adventure finding the top of Glendora Mountain Road (GMR) in California after the San Dimas Stage Race. Migrated post from the GHBRA blog.
Cycling Adventure on Glendora Mountain Road
March 17, 2010
Tags:california, cycling
Ride up California's scenic Glendora Mountain Road. Over 90 minutes of climbing through spectacular terrain and views. Highly recommended.
Cycling Websites and Race Reports: A Journey Through GHBRA
March 10, 2010
A migrated post from GHBRA archives featuring a Rouge Roubaix race report, updates to christianparrett.com, and the launch of ngeorgiacycling.com.
My Body Thermometer is So Confused Right Now
January 31, 2010
Recounting a cycling trip to the Bahamas: got a tan, raced a former Tour de France winner, ate poorly, and returned home to awful winter weather.
Cycling Adventures in Macon, GA: A Weekend Getaway
December 30, 2009
A migrated post from the GHBRA bike racing blog detailing weekend adventures in Middle Georgia, featuring photos, dirt road cycling, and post-ride recovery.
Discovering Pine Mountain: A Cyclist's Paradise in Georgia
November 26, 2009
Exploring Pine Mountain, Georgia: a hidden cycling climb near FDR State Park featuring steep grades, low traffic, and scenic vistas along the ridge.
Rediscovering Dirt Roads: Cycling Adventures in North Georgia
November 23, 2009
Explore North Georgia's gravel dirt roads by bike. This log compares steep climbs to South Alabama and finds surprising similarities to Hood River, Oregon.
Land of Milk and Honey
November 18, 2009
Join a nostalgic cycling adventure through the picturesque landscapes of rural Georgia, exploring the serene beauty and hidden trails of Union County.
The Role of a Super Domestique in Professional Cycling
November 16, 2009
Tags:cycling
Visual comparison: cycling domestique vs super domestique. Images highlight the dedication and teamwork essential in professional bike racing.
Georgia Homeless Bike Racer Association
November 10, 2009
A cycling blog chronicling the adventures of young bike racers traveling across the country, sharing stories of races, coffee shops, and life on the road.