During the early days of the COVID-induced Great Bike Shortage, I stood in line with a neighbor to buy a used bike. Her first bike.

As I’ve watched outdoor recreation interest explode, it’s made me reflect on how a simple bike ride on a rail-trail saved my life.

After finding a tandem bike I could use the sky (or at least as far as we were able to drive) has been the limit in exploring rail-trails.

We became a daily fixture on the sidewalks of our neighborhood. Soon, we became known as “the riding couple” on the weekends.

We love that Miranda inspires people to feel more connected to the outdoors… and the Great American Rail-Trail.

After a long day of being in the house, sitting in front of a computer for seven hours, the only thing I wanted to do was close down my Zoom and go outside and ride my bike.

On April 24, 2021, we invited people and partners across the country to join us outside for Celebrate Trails Day.

RTC talked to several long-distance bicyclists who have taken on the Great American Rail trail alread.

Hear from four Baltimore trail advocates to learn what the trail network means to them and for their community.

Saul is 22 and has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He has needed to use a power wheelchair full time since about age 14, but that has not stopped him from exploring the outdoors.