Thursday, January 22, 2026

Ideas for 2026


My goal in 2026 is to keep the cycling momentum by incorporating new trails and routes. Besides the  Colorado trip, I want to complete another weeklong bike tour - last year's was great - where is yet to be determined.
  • In March, I'm heading back to the Philly Bike Expo, this time with my husband! I'm excited to meet up with cycling friends, ride with others, attend seminars, and, of course, attend the main event. It's also the 250th anniversary of the US, and we may stumble upon some of Philly's special events.
  • Because bike touring in summer's heat was successful, I plan to do it again. It's not my favorite climate, but it has its merits: cooling off in streams, packing less, and I can bail on local adventures. Ideas include a 3-day Champlain Islands loop, an upstate New York adventure using the Adirondack Rail Trail, and a one-way journey using Amtrak. So many possibilities!
  • With a front rack and comfortable bars installed on the Downtube Dyan, I plan to test its handling capabilities on an overnight. The long-term goal is to lower the gearing and try wider tires for more adventurous multimodal trips, but one step at a time.
  • I'm heading back to Colorado, which has now become an annual pilgrimage, visiting family and friends in Fort Collins for more cycling/hiking fun. 
  • We'll continue to explore more mountain bike trails. Ideas include Woodstock and Millstone in VT, and Blueberry Hills in Elizabethtown, NY.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Due to increased Spam, I am moderating comments. Thank you for your patience.