[mjhoy]

Love that this is a project, anything to get more people doing long distance biking in the US.

I'll just add that on my tours, I tended to avoid rail trails. They are nice at first, but quickly become boring. Too straight, too flat and monotonous. Roads are far more exciting. That said -- I'd probably prefer a rail trail in those parts of Wyoming that you have to bike on the interstate!

[TrueGeek]

I’ve done a lot of long distance rides on brevets, and I too appreciate rides with hills and turns.

That said, I’ve also been hit by a car intentionally. And seen many fellow riders hit unintentionally. There is a rail-trail from Atlanta to Alabama that’s 100 miles and very pretty. It’s the only riding I’d do in Alabama.

[5555624]

Luckily, I've never been hit intentionally, although I've had some drivers steer towards me and come close.

I've had all sorts of things thrown at me: bottles (empty and full), rocks, eggs, fast food sodas, and more.

[learc83]

The Silver Comet trail is amazing. I lived about 5 miles away from one of the trailheads and I used to go riding and walking there all the time. It goes through some very pretty areas.