September 2023: Spin Your Wheels

On the Cover

Cyclists ride on a beautiful rolling gravel road on the outskirts of Rapidan, VA. Photo by Bryan Lewis @bryanlewis13

Departments

Essay

Why I love my heavy bike.  

Field Report

Shelby is North Carolina’s new music town. 

The Out and Back

Planning a family camping trip can be a logistical nightmare, but our columnist found the perfect place. 

Reflections

Learning a city’s rhythm on two wheels.

Trail Mix

New tunes from MJ Lenderman and Chris Stapleton. 

Features

Cycling Tours

These routes around the South are easily accessed and require little planning. 

Colorful Getaways

These artsy Blue Ridge towns showcase creativity and offer the perfect fall escapes.

Back to Big South Fork

An adventurer can’t stay away from this remote escape on the Kentucky-Tennessee line.

Wisdom on the Water

At 91, Pennsylvania paddling legend Dave Kutz is still teaching aspiring kayakers. 

Cup Chasers

Meet the racers at the Commonwealth Cup, a Virginia mountain bike series with a tight community vibe.

Blue Ridge Badass

A conversation with Naked and Afraid survivalist Anthony Coppage. 

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