Where are the best places the go cycling in the world which safe and cheap?

Answer 1

Rail to Trails, They are all over the country. Check and see the one nearest your location.
Old railroad grades converted to bike, running and hiking trails. Many have great scenery and none have cars.

Answer 2

I go riding starting at my driveway. I travel about 40 miles out in the country using rural roads. Take a break. Then find a new way home. Cheap? By all means. Safe? Absolutely. Some days I won't be passed by a single car. ( have to watch for an occasional dog )

Where is this place? Southeastern Ohio. I am sure there are thousands of places like it all over the world. Get out and ride.

Answer 3

I kind of agree with McG, relatively speaking your own backyard is the cheapest, I live in Southwest England and the county of Somerset has varied terrain, from the Somerset levels to the Quantock hills, Great!!

Safe ??? . . .It's as safe as anywhere else, the summer does see an influx of 'Grockles' (Holidaymakers) who are a hazard but you make allowances for them.

Can't beat the South of France though, Great weather, not much traffic, smooth roads and cycle friendly locals. . Bliss !

EDIT: Don't know about Italy Carlos, Never been there, It has a huge cycling heritage though, like France. I have been to France a few times before and I can speak the lingo, which helps! btw. Its far cheaper if you buy in the small towns rather than the cities. Top notch Appellation Controlée at 80 pence per litre can't be sniffed at. hic!

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Answer 4

The Pacific Coast of California has sections that are safe. There are long stretches with dedicated bike paths, and you can usually hit a camp site or inexpensive hotel within a day's ride. There are other areas with narrower bike lanes, but the entire length is frequented safely by riders every year. If you can hit it before or after summer break, the traffic is far less, and the weather is still pretty good. There's at least three bike touring books that cover it, and plenty of blogs created by past riders. Plan on going North to South, and you'll avoid the biggest hills if you start in SanFrancisco.

Answer 5

There are some great country roads all around Seattle, I've ridden as far north as Bellingham (100 away), and 200 miles south to Portland, Oregon.

As for cheap, camping is about $10, and a bottle of water is $0.99 at the corner store.

But beware of back-roads: while there are fewer drivers, the ones that are on the back-roads may care less than you'd think about your life.

I'd also imagine that just about anywhere in Europe would be better riding than in the U.S., but I havne't cycled in Europe yet. Central/South America would also be sweet.

Answer 6

Any trail or road that does not have CARS! Read "Bicycling", an excellent article was written last year on bicycle accidents, even the most remote roads lead to tragic accidents and fatalities. First and cheapest is buy a helmet. Be safe.

Answer 7

Another near home vote here. I like 2 blocks from a lake/park that has 15 miles worth of trails. It's soooo fun. But then again, just pedalling around the block is fun to me, especially with my iPod.

Answer 8

i am sure you meant cycling trips as an experience. Thailand and china are pretty cheap. I have heard that Italy is cheaper than france and just as good. if you like more adventurous type, costa rica and mexico are a very good options as well

carlos
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Answer 9

the P-A-R-K . the park. Best place and so so safe. H

Answer 10

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