In Praise of the Loveland Bike Trail

I can't say enough good things about the Loveland Bike Trail, site of a 38-mile ride that I took Monday. The paving is immaculate, the grade is level and trees provide unobstructive shade throughout. One might complain that the scenery offers little variety and that the ride isn't very challenging in itself, but for a lengthy and relaxing ride, the Loveland trail's 55 miles are hard to beat.