Lauren Hudgins, Author at Adventure Cycling Association

Quarterly Update from Board / ED for July 2024

Lauren Hudgins — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:00:26 +0000

Letter from the ED

Get ready to feel the thrill of the open road and the wind in your hair as we unveil our new strategic plan! Crafted with the roots of Bikecentennial and the needs of today’s cyclists in mind, this plan sets forth a bold vision for the future of bicycle travel, igniting a spark of excitement that will propel us forward into the next chapter of Adventure Cycling’s legacy. At the heart of our strategic plan lies our unwavering commitment to enabling memorable bicycle adventures that transform lives. The plan is not just a roadmap — it’s a thrilling adventure that will bring even more people into our bicycle travel community. To do that, the plan focuses on increasing the accessibility of our programs and piloting new programs that empower riders to take on bicycle adventures.

Routes

We’re embarking on an ambitious expansion effort, introducing new off-road loops and crafting an epic route that will add to the diverse offerings of the Adventure Cycling Route Network. Through these endeavors, we aim to preserve the legacy of our existing routes and chart new territories that beckon adventurers from all walks of life. We’re committed to growing our Short Routes collection, free routes near where people live that can be accomplished in one to four days. By diversifying route offerings, we ensure that cyclists of all skill levels and backgrounds have access to bite-sized adventures that ignite their passion for exploration. We’ll increase the accessibility of our routes not only in their design but through better digital distribution of the routes and the creation of a route rating system as well.

Experiences

Our Guided Tours offer comprehensive support, allowing riders to embark on transformative journeys with the confidence of group travel and the expertise of Adventure Cycling. In the next few years, we’ll introduce new gravel and off-road experiences as part of our dedication to catering to cyclists’ diverse needs and preferences. We’ll pilot Adventure Camps, immersive educational experiences where participants build confidence, acquire essential skills, and forge lasting connections within a supportive community set in accessible locations. In another pilot effort, Fundraising Tours will provide a unique opportunity for cyclists to support the future of bike travel while embarking on unforgettable adventures.

Innovation & Discovery

With a current member base of more than 50,000 and a nearly half-century in operation, Adventure Cycling has served hundreds of thousands of riders in the riding of millions of miles. As we look forward to the next half-century, our board and staff are clear: we must do better in opening bicycle travel for everyone. To innovate, our Adventure Programming will directly interact with emerging riders to grow our community. Adventure Grants provides direct financial support to local non-profit organizations across the nation, empowering diverse groups to facilitate bicycle travel experiences. Adventure Rides workshops offer a transformative journey for new and emerging riders where participants come together to learn the fundamentals of bicycle travel, culminating in a memorable bike overnight. Our Adventure Council represents a groundbreaking approach to community engagement. By ensuring representation from emerging riders, the council plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s programming to address the unique needs and barriers faced by cyclists. Lastly, we are committed to revolutionizing advocacy through collaborative partnerships with local organizations dedicated to advancing cycling accessibility and infrastructure. Through collaborative advocacy efforts, we strive to create safer, more inclusive cycling environments, empowering individuals and communities to embrace the transformative power of two wheels. For me, this strategic plan is like the best kind of adventure. It’s what drew me to Adventure Cycling in the first place and inspired me to move my family across the country: to chart a path that continues the legacy of this 50-year-old organization while innovating for the needs of cyclists today. Your continued support and engagement are vital to our success, as are open communication and transparency as we embark on this journey. With that in mind, I want to give you a preview of membership changes that will support Adventure Cycling and its legacy.

Memberships

To ensure the long-term sustainability of our organization, we are revamping our membership structure and benefits. Our streamlined membership tiers will offer new, enhanced benefits tailored to your level of commitment, providing increased flexibility and focusing on the impact of your support. Expect to see more information as we roll out new membership opportunities in the late summer.

Magazine

Storytelling has always been a major part of what we do, guiding and inspiring cyclists on their adventures. In light of the changing landscape of media consumption and the rising costs associated with print publishing, we must adapt to thrive in the digital age. In 2025, we will transition to a quarterly magazine with an option for a digital-only version at lower membership tiers and a print copy at higher tiers. We believe that by embracing digital media and focusing on the impact of our nonprofit programs, we can continue to serve you and a new generation of bicycle travelers effectively while ensuring the long-term vitality of our organization. As we embark on this journey together, I invite you to join us in embracing the spirit of adventure as we navigate this new strategic plan. If you’re the sort who dives deep into the plan and scours the map before an adventure, discover more about our strategic plan here and at our upcoming July 19 webinar. With your support and enthusiasm, there’s no limit to what we can achieve together. Thank you for being part of the Adventure Cycling family. Pedal on, Jen O’Dell Executive Director

Board Corner

I hope this letter finds you well and filled with the spirit of adventure that defines our community and the change of the seasons. It is with great pleasure that I share some exciting news from our recent May board meeting. First and foremost, I am thrilled to announce that the Adventure Cycling Association Board of Directors has voted to welcome an iconic figure in adventure cycling, Lael Wilcox, to join our board. Lael brings with her a wealth of experience, passion, and a deep commitment to bringing more people into bike travel. Her remarkable achievements as an adventure cyclist, coupled with her dedication to promoting cycling as a means of exploration and empowerment, make her an invaluable addition to our leadership team. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Lael as she embarks on this new journey with us and cheer her on as she chases the around-the-world cycling record right now! As you read above, we’re thrilled to share more details about the new strategic plan. To make sure we could achieve our strategic plan goals, staff presented a comprehensive three-year financial pro-forma plan that outlined how we would bring to fruition the vision we put forth. With this new plan, we ensure we’re keeping up with how people are digesting information and how people are connecting with organizations they love and support. The board also reviewed changes to membership — which will likely launch in late summer — that include new, exciting benefits and new membership tiers that allow people of all financial backgrounds to support the organization. We’ll also be increasing our digital content and moving to a quarterly publication of the magazine as Jen described above. At our meeting, we discussed the nuances that come with these changes, and we also reminded ourselves that Adventure Cycling is in a privileged position as the very first organization in the U.S. to support bike travelers. Now, there are hundreds of organizations, associations, and clubs that support travel by bike in many ways. Our aim with the strategic plan is to continue to be a leader in that community and to all individuals who are passionate about adventure cycling by solidifying partnerships and providing our knowledge and resources so that more people can truly experience the joy of bike travel. As we move forward, I encourage each of you to continue being active participants in our vibrant community. Your support, feedback, and involvement are integral to our collective success, and together, we can continue to inspire and empower cyclists around the world. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to adventure cycling and to Adventure Cycling Association. I look forward to the exciting journey ahead as we pedal towards new horizons together. Maria Elena Chair, Adventure Cycling Association Board of Directors

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New USBRS Annoucements for Spring 2024

Lauren Hudgins — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:29:02 +0000

The US Bicycle Route System has bypassed the 20,000 mile benchmark with three completely new routes and two major extensions! The three new routes are USBR 51 in Arkansas, USBR 76 in Wyoming, and USBR 85 California. USBR 76 will be Wyoming’s first U.S. Bicycle Route. Additionally, Florida extended USBR 15 to go north-south through most of the state and California extended USBR 95 to finish the coastline. “State departments of transportation are focused on delivering a safe, multimodal transportation system that offers mobility for all,” said Jim Tymon, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. “The recent additions to and expansion of the USBRS network by Arkansas, California, Florida, and Wyoming further highlight the active transportation benefits that flow from partnership between AASHTO, state DOTs, and the Adventure Cycling Association.” AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing state DOTs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. AASHTO and Adventure Cycling formalized their nearly two-decade partnership of designating new bike routes by signing a memorandum of understanding in February 2021. Digital maps for all designated U.S. Bicycle Routes are available to the public for free here. With the new designation and realignments, the U.S. Bicycle Route System now boasts over 22,000 miles of routes in 35 states and Washington, D.C. At least 25 states are currently developing additional U.S. Bicycle Routes. “It’s satisfying to see the USBRS network grow and know that we are playing a part in making long distance bicycle travel more accessible to more people through these routes,” said Jenn Hamelman, Director of Routes. “None of this would be possible without new and long-standing partnerships with state departments of transportation and local advocates.” If you have experience with the USBRS, we invite you take this survey to help us understand the needs and experiences of the USBRS community.

Arkansas — NEW Route

USBR 51 in Arkansas goes 88 miles from the Missouri state line to Alma, Arkansas (with eventual plans to connect to the Louisiana border). This is the first USBR 51 segment designated in Arkansas. Approximately 35 miles of this route follows along a separated trails system called the Razorback Greenway, connecting touring cyclists to restaurants, hotels, entertainment, and other amenities.

California

USBR 85 — NEW Route

USBR 85 traverses eastern California in the Sierras for 788.5 miles, beginning in Hornbrook in Siskiyou County at the Oregon border and ending in Lenwood in San Bernardino County. USBR 85 routes through 14 jurisdictions: Siskiyou County, Shasta County, Truckee, Placer County, El Dorado County, Mariposa County, Madera County, Fresno County, Tulare County, Kern County, Kern, Lancaster, Los Angeles County, and San Bernardino County. This route is characterized by volcanoes, long stretches of forested countryside, busy towns, deserts, orchards and everything in between. At Lake Isabella, to the east of Bakersfield, USBR 85 intersects USBR 50 and the Western Express Bicycle Route in Woodfords, California. USBR 85 terminates where it connects to USBR 66/Adventure Cycling’s Bicycle Route 66 near Barstow, CA.

USBR 95 — Extension

This expanded route traverses through western California along the Pacific Coast for 1,070 miles, beginning at US 101 near Pelican State Beach at the Oregon border and ending at Monument Road near the California-Mexico border. USBR 95 routes through 14 jurisdictions: Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Mendocino County, Sonoma County, Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barabara County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County. This route is characterized by all the California coast has to offer, including massive redwoods, breathtaking coastline vistas, marine wildlife such as sea lions, farmland and fruit orchards, and bustling urban areas. Due to a short gap in the route, the directions are available in two sections: OR to Camp Pendleton and Camp Pendleton to Mexico.

Florida — Extension

On the Withlacoochee State Trail

Patty Huff

USBR 15 now goes the length of the state, from Georgia border to Near Miami where it connects with USBR 1 for a total of 513 miles. Some of the highlights include crossing the historic Suwannee River on the Nature Coast Trail, stopping in rural towns like Inverness and Floral City with its Avenue of Oaks along the Withlacoochee State Trail (the longest rails-to-trails in Florida), the city of Punta Gorda on the Peace River with its beautiful Harborwalk, then south to the historic Tamiami Trail. After leaving the outskirts of Naples and Marco Island, the Trail traverses through several national and state parks/preserves: Collier-Seminole State Park, the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Big Cypress National Preserve and the Everglades National Park. You will want to stop at the century-old Everglades City, the original Collier County seat and now a designated Florida Trail Town. Also along the Tamiami Trail in the eastern section of the Tamiami Trail is the Miccosukee Indian Village, 20 miles west of the Krome Ave Path leading to Homestead and USBR 1. Photo and description from Patty Huff.

Wyoming— NEW Route

USBR 76 stretches 496.3 miles across western and southern Wyoming from Idaho to Colorado. This is Wyoming’s first US Bicycle Route! The route’s northern terminus connects the State of Idaho, just west of Teton Pass, in northwest Wyoming through Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Dubois, the Wind River Reservation, Lander, Medicine Bow, Saratoga, and Riverside, before reaching its southern terminus, the Colorado State Line in Carbon County. Please see WYDOT’s website for updated infomation on the closure of Highway 22/Teton Pass. The route is primarily rural on US and state highways with several segments on adjacent pathway or local city streets. The designation efforts for this route were led by Adventure Cycling Association working with local and regional bicycling advocates, county, municipal, and tribal governments, the National Park Service, the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and the Colorado and Idaho Departments of Transportation.

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New Member Benefits: The Feed and BikeInsure

Lauren Hudgins — Fri, 31 May 2024 22:36:41 +0000

We’ve expanded our lineup of exclusive benefits with new partners: BikeInsure, The Feed, Ritchey, WTB, and Big Agnes. From safeguarding your ride with bicycle insurance to fueling your adventures with sports nutrition, recovery gear, and discounts on top-notch gear, we’ve got you covered! We’re highlighting what this partnership with BikeInsure and The Feed means for you.

BikeInsure

We have partnered with BikeInsure to provide our supporters with opt-in, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand bicycle insurance. You may access a discounted rate with BikeInsure to protect your bicycles, e-bikes, and gear from transit, theft, and riding risks. BikeInsure policies provide the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you’re only a $100 deductible away from getting back on the road if an unfortunate event happens. For more details and to sign up, visit

The Feed

We just made fueling for your upcoming adventures easier by partnering with The Feed. The Feed is the one-stop shop for riders like you, where you can find all sports nutrition, recovery gear, and supplements to fuel your cycling adventures. To get you started, The Feed is giving you $20 in store credit at sign-up and then another $20 quarterly. Plus, get a free personalized Adventure Cycling water bottle with your first purchase over $65. Get more details and to sign up here.

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East Coast Greenway Alliance Partnership for Short Routes

Lauren Hudgins — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:21:16 +0000

Our Short Routes program is set for an East Coast expansion thanks to a recent partnership with the East Coast Greenway Alliance — a nonprofit working to develop a 3,000-mile, traffic-free route from Maine to Florida that connects 450 communities across 15 states. The Short Routes program is a collection of 50-200-mile routes that take two to five days to ride. Together, we’re able to share the creation of four new Short Routes in New England. These routes come complete with suggested itineraries and showcase the best of the East Coast Greenway, all available to you now at no cost through Ride with GPS!

Boston to Cape Cod Loop

Bike packing on the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Massachusetts.

East Coast Greenway Alliance

Sample the best of southern New England. From Boston, travel south to Providence, R.I., down the Narragansett Bay and east to Cape Cod, then ferry back to Boston from Provincetown. This route is mostly on paved trails, unpaved trails, and mostly quieter residential roads. Suggested trip length of five days.

Portland to Brunswick, Maine, Coastal

Explore a section of the Maine coast, East Coast Greenway, US Bike Route 1, and Adventure Cycling’s Atlantic Coast route with a majority on-road route from Portland, ME to Brunswick, ME. This trip can be done as a one-way paired with train or bus or as an out-and-back. There are Amtrak stops in Portland, Freeport, and Brunswick as well as BREEZ bus with multiple stops along the route. This route is almost entirely on road on rolling urban, residential, and rural roads and signed with East Coast Greenway and US Bike Route 1 wayfinding signage. There are many hotel and camping options in Freeport and in Brunswick.

Portland, Maine, to Newburyport, Massachusetts

Explore a section of the Maine and New Hampshire coasts, East Coast Greenway, US Bike Route 1, and Adventure Cycling’s Atlantic Coast route with a two-day cycling tour from Portland, ME to Newburyport, MA. The ride is relatively flat. Some of the route is on trail including beautiful stretches on the Eastern Trail south of Portland. Enjoy the views of the Atlantic Ocean along the New Hampshire route — it’s one of the few stretches of the East Coast Greenway that truly hugs the ocean coastline. You can ride the Amtrak Downeaster and Massachusetts Commuter Rail to connect from Portland to Boston and Newburyport to Boston.

Border to Boston

Explore trails from Boston to the New Hampshire border with rides from 17-75 miles. Options to combine rides with commuter rail for longer or shorter trips that are mostly flat and mostly on trail. There are hotel and airbnb accommodations in Newburyport, Salem, Boston, and other communities along the route. Jenn Hamelman, our Director of Routes, expressed her enthusiasm for this partnership, stating, “I’m pleased that the opportunity to showcase some of the best of the East Coast Greenway within the Short Routes program presented itself! These four routes are certain to appeal to the cyclist who wants to try bicycle travel, share the experience with a newer-to-cycling friend, or only has a few days to get out.” Allison Burson, the National Greenway Director at the East Coast Greenway Alliance, also shared her thoughts: “As a fellow nonprofit, the East Coast Greenway Alliance’s trip-planning resources are limited, but these itineraries are a great way for us to efficiently share recommendations for safe and scenic rides on some of the most complete stretches of the Greenway. Stay tuned for more.” These four routes in New England are available now, for no charge, and additional Short Routes along the rest of the route (mid-Atlantic and South) are coming soon.

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Quarterly Update from Board / ED for March 2024

Lauren Hudgins — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:43:46 +0000

Letter from the ED

I’m thrilled to share exciting updates as we transition into the second quarter of 2024. First and foremost, let’s celebrate what we accomplished together in 2023! Your support continues to be instrumental, and I express heartfelt gratitude for a successful end-of-year campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we achieved our stretch goal of $500,000.

Our new 2024-2029 strategic plan, which we’ll share much more about in June, is underway, with goals and outcomes paving the way for an impactful future. In 2024, we are particularly enthusiastic about:

Creating more opportunities and resources to help new riders discover their first bike trip
Building relationships with partners across the country for expanded program and advocacy impact
Leveraging our almost 50 years of experience to bring valuable knowledge into local communities through piloting skill-building workshops and camps

Just a couple of weeks ago, we hosted a What’s in Store for 2024 webinar, in which the VP of Programs Jeffrey Mizell and I highlighted some of our program priorities for the year as part of our strategic plan:

Support more than 500 new riders with Adventure Grants and Adventure Rides programming
Create the first ever Adventure Rider Council in the Rocky Mountain region
Address the increasing demand for gravel and offroad route options by developing three new weeklong loops and an epic route, all including offroad terrain
Update 20 segments of the Adventure Cycling Route Network (ARCN) and create a new route rating system to help riders determine each route’s difficulty levels
Add two new gravel tours to this year’s Guided Tours schedule
Receive, vet, and publish 40 new Short Routes across the U.S.
Create and pilot an Adventure Camp model, lowering the access and financial barrier to Guided Tours

Thank you to all who attended the webinar and participated in a lively chat conversation and Q&A session; it was wonderful to connect with you! If you missed it, I invite you to watch a recording of the webinar.

I hope you’ll consider supporting this impactful mission-driven work by making a donation today. If you do so by March 31, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar by our Trailblazing supporters! Remember, every donation to our campaigns this year helps us grow this incredible bicycle travel community and, as a bonus, enters you into a drawing to win an All-Packa bicycle by Bike Friday!

Thank you for being an integral part of our Adventure Cycling family. Together, we’re pedaling towards a future filled with exploration, community, and shared adventures.

Jennifer O’Dell
Executive Director

P.S. Stay tuned for the results of the member survey in May and a webinar detailing our new strategic plan in June.

Staff Spotlight

Daniel Mrgan: Art Director

Before arriving at Adventure Cycling in 2017, Daniel worked as a magazine designer and illustrator. His early bicycle adventures started in his home state of Florida in the pre-GPS days of bike travel, when getting lost was a feature and not a bug. Loading a bike bag with books, jerky, and chocolate, and exploring the less-traveled country roads on the weekends helped him gain a new perspective on the state — its unique natural beauty, complicated history, and people.

Another fond memory from this time revolves around a small but mighty community bike shop (Hi, St. Pete Bike Co-op!) where he first started volunteering, then eventually helped to run it. The time spent at the shop helping others not only cemented his belief in the utilitarian beauty of bicycles but taught him many lessons about the value and power of community as agents of change and inspiration.

As much as he enjoys the physical challenge of pedaling up a meandering mountain road or bike camping under the big skies of Montana, it is these early insights and lessons that he cherishes most. If you asked Daniel about Adventure Cycling, he would probably tell you that it’s a place in the mountains where they’ve been worshiping bicycle travelers since the mid 70s and to this day welcome them to their building for a chat and ice cream and sometimes even take an artsy black and white photo portrait of them with their bicycles. After six years at Adventure Cycling, this still sounds like poetry to him, and he hopes it does to you as well.

To read more about Daniel and other staff, check out our staff page.

Board Corner

First and foremost, please join me in welcoming our newest board members, John McDermott and Flavia Chen. Their passion for the outdoors and cycling — as well as their expertise in stakeholder engagement and policy, nonprofit and executive leaders, and technology — have already helped us strengthen and finalize the strategic plan.

February marked our quarterly meeting, where we elected our officer slate. I am honored to continue serving as Chair, alongside Daniel Kanter as Vice Chair, Noel Kegel as Treasurer, and Ricky Albores as Secretary. A heartfelt thank you to Elizabeth Kiker for her outstanding service on the executive committee.

In our last quarterly update, we spoke about building off the momentum of our 2023 programs in three ways:

Expanding our focus on education, outreach, and participation with cyclists who are new to bike travel.
Continuing to evaluate how to best provide value to our existing and new members, and ensuring we can do so sustainably.
Implementing new learning mechanisms to understand and quantify how our programming is helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for a lifetime of bicycle travel experiences.

For the first, staff is piloting a new workshop program called Adventure Rides. The first will be in the Denver area in June in coordination with the support and excitement of local partners. For the second, leadership is focused on keeping members connected to our core mission and to the incredible community you’re a member of through increased webinar opportunities and online resources. And lastly, we’re currently recruiting people new to bicycle travel to our Adventure Council, where we’ll listen to and learn about the needs of new cyclists.

Early this year, the board successfully passed a strategic plan that provides a clear direction for the next 5+ years. Our strategic plan is rooted in Adventure Cycling’s DNA and mission, aiming to inspire and empower bike travelers, especially the next generation. Our benchmarks for success include making bicycle travel a top 10 outdoor activity in the U.S., positioning Adventure Cycling as the national educational leader for bike travel adventures, and having organizations nationwide use Adventure Cycling’s guidelines for route planning.

We are proud that our strategic plan integrates clear objectives, strategies, financials, and staffing efforts. Stay tuned for specific long and short-term goals to be unveiled in June. Over the next three years, we’ll focus on increasing digital distribution of routes, forming partnerships, and introducing new events and activities to engage riders across the U.S.

As a Board, we are enthusiastic about supporting Adventure Cycling staff as they embark on this vital work. The road ahead is filled with promise, where bicycle travel is not just an adventure but a transformative experience for all.

Maria Elena Price
President, Board of Directors

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Watch the Eclipse from Your Bicycle

Lauren Hudgins — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:08:58 +0000

An estimated about 21 million people traveled to another city to view the eclipse of 2017. Why compete with the crowds this year? Bike camping is the perfect way to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024: No need to worry about stop and go traffic, impossible airfares, and fully-booked hotels. The path of totality crosses a dozen Adventure Cycling Association bicycle routes. Our maps recommend convenient camping, lodging, and bicycle shops along the way. Is this your first bike camping trip? We has all the information you need to get started with bike touring or bikepacking, including how to plan your itinerary, what you’ll need, and what to do if you have any problems along the way. Below is a list of the routes in the path of totality, nearby cities and towns, and the time of totality at those towns.

Southern Tier

Stretch from the Amistad National Recreational Area, TX (totality 1:28 pm), on Section 3 to Austin, TX (totality 1:36 pm), on Section 4

Texas Hill Country Loop

The entire loop except the portion from Southeast Austin, TX (totality 1:36 pm), to New Braunfels, TX (totality 1:35 pm)

Arkansas High Country Loop

The entire South Loop on Section 1 with Little Rock, AR as an anchor city (totality 1:51 pm) The entire Central Loop on Section 2 with Conway, AR (totality 1:51 pm) or Russellville, AR (totality 1:50 pm) as an anchor cities

Great Rivers South

Stretch from Park Hills, MO (totality 1:58 pm) on Section 1 to Smithland, KY (totality 2:01 pm), on Section 2

TransAmerica Trail

Stretch from Summersville, MO (totality 1:56 pm) on Section 9 to Marion, KY on Section 10 (totality 2:02 pm)

Underground Railroad

Stretch from Smithland, KY (totality 2:01 pm), on Section 2 to just west of Owensboro, KY (totality 2:03 pm), on Section 2
Stretch from Xenia, OH (totality 3:11 pm), on Section 4 to London, OH (totality 3:12 pm), on Section 4
Stretch from Worthington, OH (totality 3:12 pm), on Section 4 to Mt. Vernon, OH (totality 3:13 pm), on Section 4
Stretch from Holmesville, OH (totality 3:14 pm), on Section 4 to Hamilton, Ontario (totality 3:09 pm), on Section 5
Stretch from Everett, OH (totality 3:14 pm), on Detroit Alternate Section 1 to Toledo, OH (totality 3:13 pm), on Detroit Alternate Section 1

Eastern Express Connector

Stretch going from Effingham, IL (totality 2:03 pm) on Section 2 to Indianapolis, IN (totality 3:18 pm) on Section 2

Northern Tier

Stretch between Zanesville, IN (totality 3:09 pm) on Section 8 and just west of Ticonderoga, NY (totality 3:26 pm) on Section 10

Chicago to New York City

Stretch between north of Tipton, IN (totality 3:07 pm) on Section 1 and London, OH (totality 3:12 pm) on Section 2. Also includes most of Indianapolis Cutoff on Section 1.

Lake Erie Connector

Stretch of the Main Route between Ridgetown, Ontario (totality 3:15 pm) and Fort Erie, Ontario (totality 3:18 pm)
Stretch of the Ferry Alternate A from Tilbury, Ontario (totality 3:15 pm) to Wheatley, Ontario (totality 3:14 pm)
Entire Ferry Alternate B (Wheatly, Ontario to Morpeth, Ontario)
Entire Ferry Alternate C (Wheatley, Ontario to Huron, OH)

Adirondack Park Loop

Stretch of the Main Route from just north of Speculator, NY (totality 3:35 pm), to just north of Ticonderoga, NY (totality 3:26 pm)
Entire Burlington Ferry Spur: Burlington, VT, to Port Henry, NY (totality for both 3:26 pm)

Green Mountains Loop

Main Route from just north of Ticonderoga, NY, clockwise to St. Johnsbury, VT (totality 3:28 pm)

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Bicycle Giveaway: Bike Friday All-Packa

Lauren Hudgins — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:44:59 +0000

For 2024, we are giving away an All-Packa bike from Bike Friday, a small family-owned company located in Eugene, Oregon. It’s a folding bike that’s excellent for bikepacking, gravel riding, and light mountain biking. Read our about our test run!

“I was amazed by how capable I felt on the All-Packa — truly only limited by my own lack of shreddy mountain bike confidence. I’ll never forget how otherworldly it was to be surrounded by such thoughtful, compassionate weirdos zooming down a desolate mountain bike park, connected by the curiosity and creativity sparked by Bike Friday’s All-Packa.”

This amazing packable bike could be custom made for you!

There are five ways enter to win throughout 2024:

Join Adventure Cycling
Renew your Adventure Cycling membership
Donate at least $10 to Adventure Cycling.
Give a gift membership
Send a friend a free sample issue of Adventure Cyclist.

Read the full giveaway rules here.

Specs for the custom bike we tested

Weight: 26.2 lbs.
Available sizes: Custom
Size tested: Medium-ish
Cassette: Meroca 11–40T, 9spd
Crankset: Shimano Sora
Rear derailer: microSHIFT Marvo LT
Brakes: Zoom DB-680
Brake levers/shifter: Avid
Rotors: 160mm
Wheelbase: 1050mm
Wheelsize: 20in.
Tire clrearance: 2.4in.
BB height: 273mm
Rolded size: 36 x 29 x 14in

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