Ideal routes for urban cycling and sightseeing
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in April 2017 and has been updated with the most recent information.
Cycling, especially bike sharing, offers some of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to check out new neighborhoods or experience a new city. With that in mind, Curbed has curated a list of great bikes rides in, around, or even between U.S. cities. From numerous rails-to-trails projects to great new urban infrastructure, here are a few of the many ways to explore the country on two wheels this season and beyond.
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Willamette River Loop?Portland, Oregon

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An excellent urban cycling trail and a great way to see Bridgetown, this mostly flat ride through areas south of downtown circles the city?s main waterway, offering an introduction to the landscape and views of many of the city?s famous bridges.

Great Allegheny Passage?Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland

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Formed by two railway grades that merge in the trail?s terminus of Cumberland, Maryland, this 150-mile continuous trail makes for a great biking trip. Riders can even connect with the 184.5-mile Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath, providing a way to travel from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C.

Mississippi River Trail?New Orleans to St. James Parish, Louisiana

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