ESPN News recently wrote extensively about local cyclist, photographer, and writer Liz Reap Carlson, who continues to push the boundaries of possibility with her dominating string of successes in the world of women’s track cycling. Unfazed by the supposed limitations of age, at 42 she continues to break new ground. While the goal of competing [...]
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Local Cyclist Sets World Records
Posted in Bicycling, Women's Business, tagged Bicycling, Jim Thorpe PA, Liz Reap Carlson on March 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Jim Thorpe Single-Track
Posted in Bicycling, tagged mountain biking Jim Thorpe PA on August 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Despite the Broad Mountain Overlook Gamelands tightening their rules, the area is still available to mountain bike riders. In general, there’s single-track to be found if you look. Here’s a video from a local and longtime rider Jamie Huber. In addition, check out this round-up summary article. While you’re in town visit Blue Mountain Sports [...]
Perfect Time of Year for the Rail Trail
Posted in Bicycling, Community, Outdoors, tagged Jim Thorpe PA bicycling, rails-to-trails on August 9, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Any time of year is an excellent time to come to town to enjoy the newly completed rail trail. Here’s a quick video. Stretching from Jim Thorpe to White Haven and then beyond, the trail provides access to all kinds of riding for any kind of rider. But most of us are probably interested in getting some [...]
National Rails to Trails Day in Jim Thorpe
Posted in Bicycling, Community, Events, Outdoors, tagged bicycle Jim Thorpe, Rails to Trails Jim Thorpe on May 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Each year National Rails to Trails Day is celebrated across America on the first Saturday in June. On Saturday, June 5 at 10:30 AM the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and Carbon County will host a dedication ceremony to commemorate the connection of the D&L Trail between Jim Thorpe and adjoining Lehigh Gorge State [...]
Bike Ride: Owl Creek Road
Posted in Bicycling, Outdoors, tagged Jim Thorpe PA bicycling on November 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
From time to time, we’ll post some bike routes to this blog as suggestions for some nice bike rides. The posts will involve both road and mountain bike rides at all levels of talent. So here’s the first one: No Brainer Distance: Approx 27 miles round trip Comments: This is a great warm up ride for [...]
Some Tips: How to Bicycle Carbon County from Jim Thorpe
Posted in Bicycling, Outdoors, tagged bicycling Jim Thorpe PA, mountain biking Jim Thorpe PA, road riding jim thorpe on September 12, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Mountain Biking and Road Riding are easy to enjoy in Jim Thorpe, PA. A couple of different outfiitters can get you set up and on your way.
