Looking ahead to the spring and some new-to-me routes that can check some 2022 goal boxes! This episode, we close out the series to highlight some shorter tour options along with some honorable mentions. Will one of these be the one?

Route Scouting Shorter Tours + Honorable Mentions NoBo Missing Link (CA) I talked about this on an earlier pod, but I'm flipping things round (literally) to avoid a logistics issue and make it safer Quick review - the missing link is the portion of the SoCal route I fast forwarded around in 2014 Marine Base Pendleton is restricted Southern gate is where you get access... not great for SoBo travelers Original missing link tour was SoBo using I-5, which I think is still doable, but why? New idea - start in San Diego and time my arrival to that southern gate. Get access. Continue Likely to end the trip in Anaheim, making it a true missing link tour, plus some additional mileage for interest. I really like this one.   Pine Creek Valley RT (PA) Brand new to me, thanks to Reddit. Starts in Jersey Shore, PA (insert fist pumping and Situation jokes here) ends in Stokesdale, PA Follows Pine Creek, a trib of the Susquehanna River I'm familiar with the area as it's in the same valley that I drive through to go back to WNY 62 miles - would likely do this as an out and back in 2-3 days Good camping options, not a lot of towns - pretty remote Probably some easy stealth options too Would need to do this later in the spring, just to have better weather Might be interesting to link to a DC or Cabin to Rochester ride with its proximity to the N/S PA bike route   Greenbrier River Trail (WV) Brand new to me, thanks to Reddit. About a 3.5 hour drive from my cabin 78 miles, formerly part of the Chesapeake& Ohio railway - would likely do this as an out and back in 3 days Runs parallel to the Greenbrier River, from the town of Caldwell to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Great map shows off the many access points, restrooms, water points and more Camping looks good with serval state parks on route Probably some easy stealth options too Trail is near towns, but goes through just a few with amenities, so I see carrying more food This is in southeastern WV so it might be more doable if an earlier spring tour is in the cards? I like this one because I'd like to explore more of the state. It's rugged and beautiful and I've lived here long enough I need to see other parts!   Honorable mentions Natchez Trace - MJ liked this one... definitely cannot fathom this one in the summer. Spring, then? Or maybe winter? Empire State Trail - look, this is happening at some point to or from NYC. Does spring make sense? Cowboy Trail - This one gets a lot of love, but Nebraska is tricky to get to and from easily. Needs more research   Pedalshift Society

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