Derbyshire Things To Do |  | Carsington Water by stevezero
Carsington Water came into being in 1992 as a reservoir to store water form the river Derwent when the water level is high, and return it to the river when it is low. The water is then treated further downstream. The stretch of water is now though much more about leisure. There is a sailing club, many walks and cycle tracks around the water. It is possible to hire cycles here. There is also a Visitor Centre supplying information about he area,... [read more] | Scotland Warnings or Dangers |  | Sheep On The Road - and they won't move! by scotlandscotour
Sheep are either not scared or they are very stupid or both. Don't expect them to move, they often won't. Its worst when cycling down hill fast - bike brakes are not that good anyway, so be prepared for sheep on the road round any bend. I have twice been sent over the handlebars by hitting a sheep side on at over 30 mph (free wheeling). On both occassions the sheep was unhurt. One sheep even remained stood still. When you think of the force a... [read more] | Montana Off the Beaten Path |  | A great bike path by EllenH
In western Montana, right off the Main highway through Montana, 90, 5 miles from the Idaho line you will find the Taft exit 5 and the Route of the Hiawatha. It is an abandoned rail bed that has been restored into a very scenic bike path. One way it is 17 miles of a slight downhill grade with a shuttle at the end to take you back or you are welcome to go the full 30 mile roundtrip. (I don't think you have to do the longest tunnel twice) There are... [read more] |
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