When cyclists think of crossing the country on bike, perhaps one of the major east-west touring routes comes to mind first. However, it would be a big mistake to overlook the Mississippi River Trail, a marked bike route that follows the historic river on its 2,000 mile course from the river's headwaters are found in northern Minnesota all the way down to where it enters the Gulf of Mexico at the southernmost point in Louisiana.
To help guide fellow travelers on their own version of this epic trip, author and cyclist Bob Robinson has compiled the Bicycling Guide to the Mississippi River Trail. We had a chance to take a look at this book - you can read our review here.
Articles and Related Links
- Review: Bicycling Guide to the Mississippi River Trail
- Bike Tour Packing List
- Battlefield Bike Tours: Seeing History From Two Wheels
- How to Travel with your Bike: Riding When You're Away From Home
- Single Day Epic Rides
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