Just thought I'd post another possible suggestion for the eastern US slowtwitchers. A week ago, I went to Chattanooga, TN for a training weekend. I've never been to Chattanooga. But I have to say it was a fantastic place to go for some fantastic bike riding. The city is small and very easy to get around. The pavement in TN and GA is like glass, hardly a pothole, since they don't have to put down a lot of salt and sand in the winter. The terrain goes from rolling to small mountains. The climbing is either short and steep, or long and gradual (mountain climbs 3-5 miles long, up to 1600 ft vertical). Lots of trails for mtb riding, and for running. The city has a nice waterfront section with lots of restaraunts (and ice cream).
So, just a thought for any of you easterners looking for a warmer place to get in some fantastic riding when you are socked in bad weather at home. We were there March 21-25, and had 60's and sunny, but also one day of windy cold in the 30's. But before and after, it was in the 70's, so we just hit it a few days off from more normal conditions.
So, just a thought for any of you easterners looking for a warmer place to get in some fantastic riding when you are socked in bad weather at home. We were there March 21-25, and had 60's and sunny, but also one day of windy cold in the 30's. But before and after, it was in the 70's, so we just hit it a few days off from more normal conditions.