As  more and more states take part in the "Rails to Trails" programs, safe, enjoyable bike rides are becoming more popular. Eventually, there will be a trail that runs from Florida to Maine, as well as across the country following old railroad tracks. We each have a mountain bike, and a hybrid bike. We also have a tandem bike shown here that is a  lot of fun and takes teamwork. We use the tandem bike especially in high traffic areas as I am not as comfortable as James riding through traffic.