Enjoying Hamilton's Bike Paths
So far, 2020 has been a challenging year, and we have all felt the stress that COVID considerations have brought into our lives. But we shall never be defeated. There are many great, relatively COVID-safe activities to enjoy, and today we want to highlight one:
That Hamilton is a Great Place to Bike!!!!
Hamilton, Ohio, sits alongside the Great Miami River. The adjacent bike paths, which run from Fairfield to north of Dayton, are a pleasure to cruise on and a great asset to our town.
Family-Friendly Biking Adventures
Bike riding is fun for all ages, and almost anyone can enjoy cruising along the bike path in Hamilton. For very small children, there are various methods such as child seats and child trailers that can safely and comfortably tow them along for a ride.
If you have questions about bike gear for kids, call the local Hamilton Ohio bike shop Fairfield Cyclery to learn more. We have no affiliation with them, but they are close to town.
Do you have suggestions on where to get bikes and bike repair in Hamilton? It would be cool to see a great local bike shop and repair place open in Hamilton. Are we missing it? Let us know! We'll go!
Health Benefits of Cycling
The dual benefit of bike riding, other than being very enjoyable, is that you are exercising. You spend energy that can no longer go to anxiety or worry. Expending energy while breathing fresh air, getting sun, and increasing your heart rate can all relieve stress and anxiety while burning calories. It's a dual healthy win!
Biking is a COVID-Safe Activity
Bike riding, by its nature, is a socially distanced sport. Individuals sitting on their bikes are naturally about 6 feet apart. Being outdoors helps dissipate viral loads from sneezes and coughs. While there is never 100% safety that we are aware of, being outdoors on a bike seems less of a risk than being indoors.
We are not doctors, so don't take our word for it. All I'm saying is that my family is riding as much as we can right now. :)
Other relatively COVID-safe activities include:
- Hiking
- Walking
- Gardening
- Possibly swimming
Be sure to check your location and the environment before making a trip. Daily or seasonal conditions could increase crowd sizes or make for unsafe conditions.
We are lawyers NOT DOCTORS! Do not take our word for an activity being COVID safe or not!
We are not doctors or experts in diseases, so please take your own precautions and make the choices that are best for you. But we are bike riders.
Here is McKenzie & Snyder LLP Partner Andy Tobergte on his bike on his birthday years ago with family and friends in Athens, OH (and showing off with some synchronistic bike tricks on the bike trail!)
Bike Trail Resources and Maps
Here are some bike trail resources and biking maps in Hamilton, Ohio:
Share Your Favorite Biking Spots
Where do you bike in Butler County? We would love to hear where your favorite places to bike in or around Hamilton are. Let us know, and we'll share them online!
Happy Trails!
