IT'S A REST DAY: Are you getting tired of riding on the same routes? It's easy to find new places to ride in your area. Ask other riders for their favorite jaunts. Check at good bike shops for their recommendations. They'll often have a map on the wall or a handout with routes marked. They may also have commercial guidebooks for sale. If you usually ride on the paved roads, don't be afraid to head onto dirt roads or canal banks -- most hybrid bikes and all mountain bikes can handle the rough stuff. And many experienced riders tackle rough dirt roads and even single-track trails on their regular road bikes -- it's a great change of pace.
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