This ride will take you through the amazing Shenandoah Valley. You will encounter a long gradual climb out of the city, which can be challenging for the beginner rider. After you pass the climb, there will be a gradual descent. There will be short stretches of busy streets with heavier traffic throughout the ride. Plan on rolling hills for long stretches.

A short, but scenic trail through a portion of Mingo Creek County Park, this trail is an out-and-back route that follows next to the creek. Near the beginning of the trail is the bright red Ebenezer Covered Bridge. The trail turns around at the Henry Covered Bridge, also a bright red color.

This is a good route for beginners. The roads are all paved and in good condition. The ride is considered an out and back excursion with the exception of the small loop in Goshen. It is located in what is considered the most scenic part of Virginia. The way home from Goshen is easier than the beginning of a ride.

This long ride travels through unglaciated Ohio which means it is very hilly. It passes Tappan and Leesville Lake Parks. The terrain is full of lakes, farmland and woods. Most of the roads have light traffic but are narrow. You should plan a full day for this trip.

The Wheeling Heritage Trails travels along the former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Traveling along the Ohio river the trail is relatively flat and paved. This trail passes some industrial areas and does not offer a lot of shade. This trail has sections where it travels along roads with fast moving traffic. There is a huge variety of wildlife along this trail including, deer, squirrels, chipmunks and birds. This trail is wheelchair accessible.

Blackhand Gorge has some of the most beautiful scenery in Ohio. The woods are thick and there is green moss and wild ferns that grow from the cliff formations. A flowing river trickles over rock ledges and rock formations. The trail is used by hikers, runners, bikers and even cross-country skiing in the winter.

If you like hills you will love this ride. Beginning in Albany you'll travel through woods, farmland, creeks and ponds. The scenery is beautiful year round with spring wildflowers and bright colors during the fall. Traffic is light except in Albany.

The Conotton Creek Trail travels through wooded large hills with spotted farmland. The trail opened in 2000 and parallels Conotton Creek and an active railroad. It begins in Bowerston and ends in Jewett. There is good opportunity to see wildlife along the way.

The first part of the Wheeling Heritage Trail known as Ohio River Trail, runs from Pike Island Locks and Dam in Clearview to 48th Street in Downtown Wheeling. This old rail trail provides an urban escape and the opportunity to experience local history and modern industries. The route follows along a paved trail along the eastern bank of the Ohio River.

The Western Maryland Rail Trail is a paved route that is packed with history and the trail will take you through several eras of American history. You can access the trail from many points and the main trailhead is in the town of Hancock, but this route extends the entire length of the trail from Fort Frederick State Park to Pearre Road. You will parallel the C & O Canal and its unpaved towpath, which was used to transport coal from Cumberland to Georgetown. The trail has magnificent views of the Potomac River, large rock outcroppings, the ruins of the Round Top Center Mill, historical markers for Little Pool and Park head cemeteries, and wildlife such as deer and wild turkey.