Local Trails Make Every Month Bike Month Around Here
Weekly musings by Jeff Long, public relations manager for the Fox Valley Park District.
At every opportunity, I opt for the two-wheel mode of transportation to get between the workplace and home. It’s a seven-mile bicycle trip each way and, let me tell you, it’s pure bliss coming to work. From driveway to desk, it’s a ride in the park—literally. The regional trail systems—linear parks—to which we have access offer a network of corridors that connect our communities and allow for safe, non-motorized travel. We’re especially fortunate where we live. The Fox Valley Park District owns and maintains 41 miles of regional trails that run throughout Aurora, North Aurora and Montgomery and link with other trails that go far beyond. Between the Fox River Trail, the Virgil Gilman Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path, we enjoy the best of…
