Whether you're an avid cyclist or a relative newcomer to riding, these online tools make it easy to find places to bike nearby. These three sites feature biking routes shared by other users, including maps, mileage, details, and sometimes even photographs.
(If your favorite route's missing, you can sign up and share it with other cyclists!)
Bikely
A popular bike route mapping website, Bikely has a large number of active users. On the site, you'll find bike maps uploaded from users' GPS devices. Although these maps often don't include any additional info, they can help give you ideas for interesting nearby rides.
Map My Ride
The website for a popular cycling smartphone app, Map My Ride offers users an online interface to see maps and statistics for their bike rides. In addition, Map My Ride lists great riding routes all over the country and offers a fun "Route Genius" feature that can recommend a ride based on your location and desired biking distance.
MTBR Trails
For mountain bikers, MTBR's Trails page catalogues mountain biking trails all over the country. Browse through to find your state, then you can see trails organized by nearest town. The database also enables mountain bikers to rate and review trails!
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