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Biking safely through the pandemic

4/6/2020

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Outdoor recreation, specifically bicycling, is a great way to stay healthy. Riding solo is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you encounter others on the trail, maintain as much distance as possible; even much more than 6-feet. Note that many public restrooms and drinking fountains are closed to the public, as are campgrounds and many businesses. Come prepared with everything you might need on a ride (bring extra water and snacks!) and hit the restroom before you leave. Take hand sanitizer, avoid touching surfaces, and don't touch your face. If you have symptoms, stay home. Wash your hands, shower as soon, and change clothes as you get home. 
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With this in mind, realize that our region has great trails and many  low-traffic roads and streets. Check out the resources below to find a place to ride!
  • Iowa DOT Bike Map - Statewide map showing trails, bike routes, paved shoulders, and traffic volumes. 
  • Iowa by Trail - interactive mobile app that connects Iowans to trails and surrounding natural areas.
  • Iowa Bike Routes - includes information about on-road routes, trails, gravel routes, and more
  • Iowa Gravel Roads - some of the most scenic areas of western Iowa are on rural gravel and dirt roads. This map shows where all of them are in Iowa.
  • Metro Omaha Bike Map - Trails, bike lanes, and recommending cycling routes in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.
  • Frontier Iowa Trails - The Frontier Iowa Trails (FIT) network is a group of western Iowans who are working to develop a regional multi-use trails system.

Always wear a helmet and obey traffic laws. Check out Golden Hills' bicycling resources page for more information on safe bicycling habits and practices.

Stay safe and healthy, and have fun out there!
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Biking a dirt road in the Loess Hills. Photo by Pat Schoening.
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On-road biking is popular but requires extra caution with high-speed traffic.
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Wabash Trace Nature Trail - photo by Pat Schoening
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The red lines are gravel roads and green lines are earthen/minimum maintenance roads. Map from https://iowagravelroads.com/
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