May is National Bike Month! National Bike Month was established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists to showcase the benefits of biking and encourage people to give it a try. Biking is an excellent sport for the whole family. It’s a great way to explore new trails & communities and spend time together.
Here are some benefits to biking according to Healthline’s article, 12 Benefits of Cycling, Plus Safety Tips:
- It’s suitable for beginners
- Boosts mental health
- Leg strength
- Core workout
- A positive start to your day
- Environmentally friendly
- Improves balance, posture, and coordination
- It’s a low impact option
Many of the Leisure properties are bike-friendly, with superb trails within minutes. Our adventurous hospitality teams will help you with rentals and trail suggestions. At Burke Mountain Ski Resort in the Green Mountain State of Vermont, you can even take lessons or bring the kids to Mountain Bike Camp.
Enjoy authentic Montana hospitality and biking through untouched country at Gallatin River Lodge located in Bozeman. There is something for every skill level on the Montana trails.
Cove Point Lodge on Minnesota’s beautiful north shore offers mountain bike trails with incredible views of Lake Superior.
Crosby Lofts in Northern Minnesota is minutes from the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. Cuyuna offers 50+ miles of internationally recognized, one-way singletrack, a skills/jumps course in the Miner’s Mountain Rally Center, and a cycling pumptrack in the City of Cuyuna. Learn more and see the trail map here.
Quarterdeck Resort is not only a water sports playground nestled on Gull Lake but is located minutes from the Minnesota Heartland State Trail.
Adventure Inn in Ely, Minnesota, is located at the entrance to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Find a true mountain biking experience on the trails, plus the possibility of spotting wildlife is excellent!
Pier B Resort is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and is surrounded by fat tire biking trails along epic Lake Superior! Check out the interactive map.
Shutters Hotel in Elko, Nevada, is a hidden gem. There are many unique things to do, including biking. Check out the trails and more.
Ride along at #NationalBikeMonth
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