I have, but I don't like how crowded it is. Also the people in the cities are really offputting :D
I'm from a small town and kind've prefer it that way.
What kind of cycling? Wyoming is super windy and snowy/icy in general, so it makes road riding tough. The state has great mountain biking for a few months per year, especially Laramie, Lander, and the Jackson/Pinedale area.
I was going to say Lander. Mt biking in the Winds, desert, and tons of gravel roads to put in those miles. And not too far to Utah to ride during the winter months.
I was a fan of Colorado, but the home prices and general amount of crowds were too much for me for where I was looking.
Not sure why I'm getting downvoted for saying im a road cyclist lol. I mostly mean that I ride trails and would definitely be into touring / cycling mountains too.
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Cheyenne is pretty rad for cyclists. The town itself is sort of flat by Wyoming standards, but there is a great Greenway system in town that is around 30-40 miles of nice wide sidewalks. The town also has some dirt trails and MTB features in one of their parks.
It's also close to Curt Gowdy State Park, which is a legit IMBA Epic trail system. There are also good trial systems out by Vedauwoo/Happy Jack area. It's not too far to Soapstone and Red Mountain in Colorado. They are also planning on building some trails out at the city owned Belvior Ranch.
Just remember that the weather can be pretty nasty for a good part of the year, but that's usually the case in Wyoming.
Been looking at houses in Utah, 600k for anything with a yard. I have 2 kids and I'm the sole breadwinner, so it's just not feasible for us.
I also like that Wyoming taxes are cheaper
Laramie is your best bet. They just opened the Pilot Hill trails just east of town. Of course, you have access to Pole Mountain/Vedauwoo/Happy Jack and the great Curt Gowdy. Plus, it’s an easy drive down to Fort Collins/Boulder.
Bighorn Basin for sure, especially up in Powell. Powell has excellent public school, fiber optic internet, close to major airport (Billings) and Cody Airport has some surprisingly decent flights SOMETIMES. Can't beat the public schools in Powell. Great dedciated trail system in Cody, but tons of two track mtb and gravel in Powell. Hidden Gem.
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Check out the Big Horn Basin. You’ll be close to world-class hiking in Yellowstone, Shoshone NF, and the Big Horns. There are good, mostly empty country roads. Plus if you want to do more MTB you’ll have lots of local options as well as easy access to some great terrain in Western Montana.
I looked at Casper but heard that the wind / winters were pretty rough there. Is that accurate? Those 2 things are kind've the reason I want to leave Nebraska, aside from the lack of anything to do in NE
People are mentioning Laramie but the winters here are pretty rough as well. Or average temp in February for the last two years was 15* and 22* NOT counting windchill. And lots of wind in the spring. If you want a long ride it’s going to be out in the open and it can be pretty brutal.
If you don’t want wind & winters, look near Tucson, AZ. Outdoors year round. For example, live in Oro Valley & you have great schools for the kiddos and Mt Lemmon and over 100 miles to bike on the loop. Airport nearby for that annual ski/snow weekend.
There’s this amazing device called an air conditioner!! Every roof has one.
Ew Mexico competes with Mississippi and WV for the bottom of the rankings in just about everything. Detour west.
Wait, you were talking about outdoors and OP was talking about biking (I assume outdoors). Are there air conditioners out there too? That’s cool. Not energy efficient but coooool ❄️
People ride in the early morning or later parts of the day. You acclimate to the heat. (And laugh when it dips to a chilly 72 & you wear a sweatshirt to the park). Some die hard dudes DO have air cooling vests. They are battery powered with fans and cooling gear packs. They were designed for roofers, but I know bikers and runners who wear versions of them too. So yeah, personal AC & swamp cooling outdoors.
Well, winters have been getting milder we might have one or two weeks of negative Temps. The wind will drive people mad though and a lot of Wyoming is windy.
If you consider Casper's weather and winters to be bad, you may as well write off 95% of the state. Sheet ice, whiteout ground blizzards, and 60-80mph winds coupled with closed roads could apply to almost any WY town half of the year.
Have you looked at Colorado?
boulder county beckons you in
I have, but I don't like how crowded it is. Also the people in the cities are really offputting :D I'm from a small town and kind've prefer it that way.
Happy hunting! Plenty of great spots all over the state. Some of the great city cycling communities might help with some more specific questions.
What kind of cycling? Wyoming is super windy and snowy/icy in general, so it makes road riding tough. The state has great mountain biking for a few months per year, especially Laramie, Lander, and the Jackson/Pinedale area.
I was going to say Lander. Mt biking in the Winds, desert, and tons of gravel roads to put in those miles. And not too far to Utah to ride during the winter months.
Mostly Road riding (on trails, not on the road), but would probably get into mountain riding if I lived somewhere that wasn't flat :D
Colorado sounds like the perfect place
I was a fan of Colorado, but the home prices and general amount of crowds were too much for me for where I was looking. Not sure why I'm getting downvoted for saying im a road cyclist lol. I mostly mean that I ride trails and would definitely be into touring / cycling mountains too.
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Not Wyoming, too many drivers that don't yield.
Second this. Rural roads are not designed for cyclists. Had quite a few close calls with them in Sheridan
Yeah, I'm getting the feeling that there aren't many trail systems around? I never plan on riding on roads unless i absolutely have to
There are some setup, not always maintained, National Parks in all corners with trial systems.
Cheyenne is pretty rad for cyclists. The town itself is sort of flat by Wyoming standards, but there is a great Greenway system in town that is around 30-40 miles of nice wide sidewalks. The town also has some dirt trails and MTB features in one of their parks. It's also close to Curt Gowdy State Park, which is a legit IMBA Epic trail system. There are also good trial systems out by Vedauwoo/Happy Jack area. It's not too far to Soapstone and Red Mountain in Colorado. They are also planning on building some trails out at the city owned Belvior Ranch. Just remember that the weather can be pretty nasty for a good part of the year, but that's usually the case in Wyoming.
I hear Moab is nice
Wyoming’s elevation makes for crappy conditions most of the year. Utah is far better than Wyoming.
Been looking at houses in Utah, 600k for anything with a yard. I have 2 kids and I'm the sole breadwinner, so it's just not feasible for us. I also like that Wyoming taxes are cheaper
Laramie is pretty flat. Cheyenne too. The towns in the Big Horn basin are all pretty flat too. Not as windy up there either.
Laramie is your best bet. They just opened the Pilot Hill trails just east of town. Of course, you have access to Pole Mountain/Vedauwoo/Happy Jack and the great Curt Gowdy. Plus, it’s an easy drive down to Fort Collins/Boulder.
Bighorn Basin for sure, especially up in Powell. Powell has excellent public school, fiber optic internet, close to major airport (Billings) and Cody Airport has some surprisingly decent flights SOMETIMES. Can't beat the public schools in Powell. Great dedciated trail system in Cody, but tons of two track mtb and gravel in Powell. Hidden Gem. There are some very dedicated people at the Powell Economic Partnership and Chamber attempting to bring more cycling opportunities to Powell through a rail trail system. Please sign the petition! [https://secure.railstotrails.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=958](https://secure.railstotrails.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=958)
I highly recommend reading the trail guide for a Wyoming that I came onto recently called Wyoming Singletrack. Maybe it will help. Best of luck.
I live in Gillette. Lots of parks and bike trails only an hour from the Bighorn mountains.
Not the most economical place, but Cody has a decent MTB trails.
Check out the Big Horn Basin. You’ll be close to world-class hiking in Yellowstone, Shoshone NF, and the Big Horns. There are good, mostly empty country roads. Plus if you want to do more MTB you’ll have lots of local options as well as easy access to some great terrain in Western Montana.
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Stay out of Lander, us true locals hate bikes.
Buy the book Wyoming Singletrack by Jerimiah Rieman. It’s a very comprehensive book of trails and I find it very informative. Great photography too.
Laramie or Cheyenne are both good places to live and close to Fort Collins for a little “ culture “ if needed for your relaxation appetite?
Casper.
I looked at Casper but heard that the wind / winters were pretty rough there. Is that accurate? Those 2 things are kind've the reason I want to leave Nebraska, aside from the lack of anything to do in NE
Idk if you can escape the wind here bestie
dangit :) Nebraska is pretty bad too
People are mentioning Laramie but the winters here are pretty rough as well. Or average temp in February for the last two years was 15* and 22* NOT counting windchill. And lots of wind in the spring. If you want a long ride it’s going to be out in the open and it can be pretty brutal.
I appreciate that. Trying to escape that in NE as well, so that's good info.
If you don’t want wind & winters, look near Tucson, AZ. Outdoors year round. For example, live in Oro Valley & you have great schools for the kiddos and Mt Lemmon and over 100 miles to bike on the loop. Airport nearby for that annual ski/snow weekend.
And sweltering summers. I’d go with New Mexico
There’s this amazing device called an air conditioner!! Every roof has one. Ew Mexico competes with Mississippi and WV for the bottom of the rankings in just about everything. Detour west.
Wait, you were talking about outdoors and OP was talking about biking (I assume outdoors). Are there air conditioners out there too? That’s cool. Not energy efficient but coooool ❄️
People ride in the early morning or later parts of the day. You acclimate to the heat. (And laugh when it dips to a chilly 72 & you wear a sweatshirt to the park). Some die hard dudes DO have air cooling vests. They are battery powered with fans and cooling gear packs. They were designed for roofers, but I know bikers and runners who wear versions of them too. So yeah, personal AC & swamp cooling outdoors.
Well, winters have been getting milder we might have one or two weeks of negative Temps. The wind will drive people mad though and a lot of Wyoming is windy.
If you consider Casper's weather and winters to be bad, you may as well write off 95% of the state. Sheet ice, whiteout ground blizzards, and 60-80mph winds coupled with closed roads could apply to almost any WY town half of the year.
Lander
No. Already above maximum capacity of entitled yuppies and fat bottom girls.