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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1984

Page

13

Pedal Pushers: Statewide Bicycle Tour Guide Released

Larry Wood profiles the South Carolina Bicycle Touring Guide a joint effort of the Southgate Parks Recreation and Tourism and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety Programs funded by the Federal Highway Administration. The guide maps six routes across 1600 miles mostly on secondary roads with connectors for extended trips linking Yorktown Island and Huntington Beach. Don Reynolds of Aiken, a seasoned touring cyclist, offers tips on route selection traffic and planning and highlights local clubs that provide lodging and support for riders and families.

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Touring tips for comfortable long bicycle rides and gear

The article outlines training before touring with gradual buildup to 50 100 mile rides, recommends three weekly rides varying 10 50 miles plus weekend 100 mile efforts. It covers essential gear including tool kit patches a pump extra tube water bottle and light packs with toe straps and proper shoes for efficient pedaling.

Reynolds Aiken Bicycle Club H. Odell Weeks Activities Center Don Reynolds Ginny Southworth

Camping On Your Bicycle Trip In South Carolina

Practical guide to bicycle camping in South Carolina with tips on choosing campsites from state parks to private grounds. Emphasizes tent necessity, bug protection, weather, lightweight cooking gear, permission on private property, early arrival, and courtesy to hosts. Provides contact for SC Division of Tourism in Columbia.

South Carolina S.C

Safe Cycling Means Following The Rules

South Carolina laws for bicyclists are explicit but avoiding injuries requires awareness from riders and drivers. Don Reynolds advises treating drivers as unseen, staying prepared at stop signs and left turns, and using protective gear like helmets and gloves to reduce crash impact.

South Carolina Don Reynolds Reynolds Aiken Bicycle Club

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