Trails turn small towns into cyclist sanctuaries

This story first appeared in the 2024 Cycling Guide, a new annual special section distributed in The Gazette aimed at telling the stories of the businesses, people and local efforts that have made The Corridor a cycling destination. The increasing number of trail connections in Eastern Iowa have made cycling safer for bikers — both serious cyclers who want to train and families out for a weekend ride — while also connecting communities and bringing a boost to businesses in the small towns they pass through. The Cedar Valley Nature...