Gravel
A few months ago I got some new tires for my gravel wheels and then discovered the Gravelmap website. I decided to start exploring what was available in my area, beginning with things I could reach from my home and recently going a little further afield.

I was definitely enjoying gravel riding even more than regular road cycling. Then I decided to try out a loop on forest service roads about 30 minutes east of my house. I was grinning the whole ride. There was a sense of adventure being in the woods, enjoying wide vistas and the solitude of the wilderness.

What a view!
I’ve continued riding the trails east of home, sometimes bringing my daughter along. It’s wonderful living in the Northwest where access to this kind of terrain is so close to home.

I brought my bike along to a family trip to the coast and enjoyed riding close to the beach.

These last few months have been an incredible expansion of my cycling enjoyment, and I loved it before! If you’re feeling a bit cooped up, try riding some gravel.
