Best Bike Rides Philadelphia

Best Bike Rides Philadelphia describes 40 of the greatest recreational rides in the Philadelphia area, including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each ride includes a map, a log of significant milepoints, a text description of the ride, the GPS coordinates of the start-finish point, and color photos of one the ride's features. Also included are information on local restaurants, lodging, maps, bicycle shops, other facilities for cyclists, and community resources.

Tom Hammell has been riding a bike as long as he can remember. As an avid bike rider and ride leader with the Princeton Freewheelers he rides over 2,500 miles a year leading other riders through the beautiful back roads of the Northeast. Mark Ploegstra is an avid cyclist who has crossed many states by bicycle. He sometimes loads his bike with a week's camping gear, and sometimes with just enough to go across town. No matter how much he carries, though, he always enjoys life best from the seat of a bicycle.