Pennsylvania is haven for bicyclists

As a haven for bicycling enthusiasts, Pennsylvania exudes varied terrain, extensive trail systems and scenic beauty make for some of the best biking anywhere.

Novice and professional bikers alike can discover dozens of bike trails in this region along with hundreds more across the state by logging onto visitPA.com to search for biking trails across the commonwealth.

Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of bicycle adventures.

Rocky trails and steep ascents will delight experienced bikers while gentler trails welcome novice riders. The state's Rails-to-Trails program has converted more than 800 miles of former railroad beds into trails for biking pleasure. Don't have a bike? Outfitters located throughout the state can supply rental bikes and equipment.

Biking roadtrips featured on visitPA.com include Rugged Roadways, Southern Biking Trek, Bike Southwestern PA, Mountain Roadways, Pennsylvania Wilds and Route 6. The Southern Biking Trek takes cyclists through a region rich in cycling history, the Alleghenies and her Valleys region, named one of the "five top bicycle areas in the country" by Bicycling magazine.

How seriously does Pennsylvania take biking? Follow along online again this year as the visitPA.com's mountain bike racing team competes throughout the season. Read the latest updates, team blogs and rider race reports, and see the detailed race schedule.

The Pennsylvania Tourism Office, under the state Department of Community and Economic Development, is dedicated to fulfilling the needs and aspirations of travelers by presenting them with the information and resources they need to plan and enjoy the activities, attractions and destinations that are uniquely Pennsylvania. For more information about Pennsylvania's tourism industry, go to www.visitpa.com, or call 800VISIT PA.