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The Underground Railroad Bicycle Route: 2,000 Miles Of Freedom Cycling

October 4, 2011 by Tracy McGill 1 Comment

Few historical inventions could claim to offer its users as much freedom as the bicycle. Suffragettes of the 19th century went so far as to call the bicycle a “freedom machine”. So it’s only fitting that cycling and freedom once again meet up at the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route. During the 1800s over 100,000 slaves… [Continue Reading]

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The Longest Car-Free Bicycle Routes In The Northeast

September 23, 2011 by Tracy McGill 1 Comment

Car-free bicycle routes in the Northeast can be found on rail trails and local town greenways. With 392 open trails encompassing 3,233 miles, the Northeast region can rival the rail trails of the Midwest, where the rail trail movement began. With heavily traveled and traffic-congested roads, cyclists and other transportation advocates embrace the development of… [Continue Reading]

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Google Maps – Efficient Commuting With Customized Bicycling Directions

March 24, 2010 by Benjamin Roman 4 Comments

Biking around town is a great way to cut pollution while getting a little exercise, especially now that springtime weather is upon us. So tune up your bike, buckle your helmet, and find a bike-friendly route with the new “Bicycling” option from Google Maps.