Sea Island Life Magazine Fall/Winter 2013 | Page 22

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TIPS FOR
THE ROAD

Wondering how to prepare and what to take
along for the ride? Fred Collins, tour guide at
Pedal, offers a few suggestions to make riding
around the island a more pleasant experience:
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Ride to Fort Frederica to see the historic site of centuries-old imperial conflict.

British colony.
the bike trails that meander southward

endorphins that make people happy.
Jim sayer, executive director of adventure
Cycling association, lauds the health and

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end at the Pier Village shopping and lightgoes back to 1872 with 129 steps that climb
to the top. the a.w. Jones Heritage Center
is next door to the lighthouse, and the Pier
Village offers all sorts of fun activities, restaurants, souvenir and specialty shops, and

highest-yield, lowest-impact kinds of exercise around. we constantly hear people say
that cycling has helped them lose weight
and boost their self-esteem. ... it’s easy on
their bones, joints and backs, and ... it’s
great for their spirit.”
it’s true—there’s something uplifting and
purely organic about riding a bike. and with
an abundance of sites to explore and miles
and miles of smooth bike paths and lanes
on sea island and beyond, it’s time to hop
on and get rolling.

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each week, Pedal offers four guided tours
that range from 9 to 18 miles. those who
prefer the freedom of freewheeling without
a guide can pick up a self-tour map at the
bike shop.
People who haven’t straddled a bike in
years need not worry: Biking is a relaxing

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Dress casually, in light-colored clothing.
Wear comfortable shoes that protect
your feet—tennis shoes are preferred.
Don’t forget to apply sunscreen, consider
wearing a hat or helmet and sunglasses, and
take water along for the ride (baskets can
be affixed to rental bikes for convenience).
Take your cellphone in case you need to
call the bike shop for assistance (and to
take photos).
Bring a map to help guide you.
Carry cash and/or a credit card to
purchase refreshments or unique finds
along the way.
Contact room service for a packed picnic basket that fits perfectly in your bike
basket. Picnic baskets can be customized but typically offer water, fruit, a
sandwich of choice, potato salad, chips
and a chocolate chip cookie from the
bake shop—perfect for a break along the
bike path!

with no hills for a 100-mile radius, except
for the bridges to the mainland.

four different sizes for both men and women.
Most of our bikes are single-speed cruisers
with coaster brakes and comfortable seats.
and yes, we offer child carrier seats, trailers
for children up to 80 pounds, and small bikes
with or without training wheels.”
Pedal also offers an adult tandem bike—a
bicycle built for two—and an adult tricycle
for rental to sea island guests. experienced
cyclists who want to get out and really hammer the roads can rent 27-speed trek racing
bikes in three different sizes with a variety
of pedal systems.
aside from the pure joy of pedaling around
the islands, cycling and other forms of exercise work the muscles, boost heart health
and help bodies release those feel-good

Christ Church, built in 1884, is a beautiful place to visit by bike.

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