4600 miles of routes in southeast Iowa, starting from Fairfield town square.
Fair to midland on the bike scene.
Depending on your comfort zone, you have a range of choices for cycling. Adventuresome roadies and former surfers have showed up for a weekend and never left.
Roads and traffic are ideal. Stay off the blue (IDOT) lines and the journey is yours -
Fairfield, Iowa
An ever-expanding group of women interested in triathlons for fun and fitness. Coached and encouraged by John Loin, an experienced triathlete. They meet every other Saturday during the season for a fun group workout and lunch.
Mountain bikes or hybrid bikes, we'll depart @ 5:30 from A.J.'s Bike Shop (corner of Briggs St. and Court Ave.) every Wednesday. - at least through the end of October -
Q: What is the cost of not having a bike light, or improper lighting?
A: $80.25
Local ordinances (est 1972) requires that bicycles to have a white light on the front and a red light or reflector on the back when out at night. Both must be visible at least from 300 feet.
And, The Man is enforcing the law. The Fairfield PD has felt pressure from above to follow through for the safety of riders and motorists alike. Quite frankly, I understand that the motivation is not common sense. Rather, the common denominator is money.
A cyclist can have any type of white head light; from a flash light that is duct taped to the handle-bars through a range of higher priced bike light systems. It is highly recommended for the rear, red tail-light to have one of the best and brightest - the Super Flash.
Based on experience and what some of the seasoned cyclist's use is the PlanetBike SuperFlash. No. This is not a shameless plug for the LBS - AJ's Bike Shop. Check out the specs. at; Super Flash
It's that time of year and for a small investment in a quality rear tail light, this can be viewed as part of ones pro-active, health-care package.
Our neighbours to the south - The Villages of Van Buren County - are organising what could be a very enjoyable ride.
Farm Tours
Amish School Benefit Breakfeast
Local Artists
Antiques
Amish Furniture Store
Greenhouses
Wineries
Short ride. But it could get intense if you plan on having breakfast at the Lebanon Amish School House; delicious biscuits and gravy, or pancakes and sausage. Then tour Whispering Pines or Kaiser Home wineries. pdf brochure
Stockport - An out-and-back route of thirty miles from Fairfield town square. Fairly flat with rolling hills. Lockridge Loop - thirty-four mile loop that one can ride in either direction. Fairly hilly and challenging. Or, one can bike south towards the wee town of Glasgow and turn around with only one hill: twenty-five miles.
Brighton Loop - A good challenge for an experienced cyclist.
An ever-expanding group of women interested in triathlons for fun and fitness. Coached and encouraged by John Loin, an experienced triathlete. They meet every other Saturday during the season for a fun group workout and lunch.
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