Bike Out, Bike Inn and Bike it all About
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First a little news and shout out. Megan and Kyle Ramey of Bikabout swirled through Greenville along with their adorable daughter, had a fabulous time and really did us proud. Bikabout's stated mission: "Inspire 2-wheeled tourism in great biking cities with gateway drugs for the bike curious AND donate 25% of revenue to transportation advocacy."
Sounds good to us! Check out their glowing review and travel tips on Greenville HERE. Thank you, Bikeabout! It was our pleasure!
As outlined in a previous post this bicycle tourism phenomenon is getting outta hand! Pretty soon it won’t be a phenomenon and will be, well, just a way of life here in the States, and we couldn’t be happier! Think traveling by bike is a big a deal? A production? Not really. A little planing is required, yes, but it’s a total gas and the feeling of freedom can’t be beat!
June 3 - 5, 2016 is National Bike Travel Weekend! Of course the Swamp Rabbit Inn is participating!
Adventure Cycling, now in its 40th year is urging you to give it a try: “Gather up your family, friends, bike clubs, youth groups or adventure buddies, and go on a bike overnight to your favorite campground, nearby park, public land, hotel, cabin, B & B, hostel, Warm Showers host, or a friend's backyard during Experience the joy of bicycle travel with thousands of other cyclists in North America on the same weekend.
Big groups, small groups, solo bike travelers — one person or 100 people — one night or two nights: it’s your choice. You’re in charge.
Explore the interactive map of bike overnights, and get inspired to plan your own bike overnight or join an exisiting one. Connect with one of over 200 National Bike Travel Weekend ambassadors from more than 40 states for bike travel resources in your area. Register your trip for a chance to win an Adventure Cycling 40th anniversary Salsa Marrakesh touring bicycle.”
Look for the Swamp Rabbit Inn weekend on the interactive map. The Bike Overnights page has all the resources you need to prepare. Our details are below this cute picture of traveling companions.
Ride the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Start Location:
The Swamp Rabbit Inn & Properties
Number of participants: 12
Ride Description:
Ride the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, SC. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22 mile paved bike trail (rail trail) perfect for all types of bikes and all levels of cycling. Ride from the Swamp Rabbit Inn in downtown Greenville, SC and stop at local eateries, breweries and downtown Greenville attractions.
Stops at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery carrying all things local and baking great breads, scones and pastries. Ride up to Furman University and around it's scenic campus, named one of the most beautiful campuses in America.
Ride to the end of the trail to the bustling little town of Travelers Rest, SC brought to life by this trail. Home to great on trail eateries like Sidewall Pizza, The Cafe at Williams Hardware and Tandem Creperie. Stop for a craft beer at the Swamp Rabbit Brewery.
Those with road bikes might like to veer off the trail for some great climbs up Paris Mountain, Little Texas Road and Tubbs Mountain all detailed in "Cycling Greenville" guidebook.
Friday details:
Mileage: 20
Friday overnight location:
Swamp Rabbit Inn: 1 Logan Street, Greenville SC
Saturday details:
Mileage: 25
Saturday overnight location:
Swamp Rabbit Inn: 1 Logan Street, Greenville SC
Sunday details:
Mileage: 20
We assure you that with one good vista to give you that ‘master of all I survey’ feeling you get when traveling light by bike, you’ll be hooked and want to plan more outings and spread the word.
--Percy
