We all like to talk about grail bikes... that chrome Alex Singer, the 7-11 team bike, what have you. But bikes are meant to be ridden, and what better way to enjoy them than on a ride in a place you've always wanted to go?

For me, I've started thinking about where I want to take my Trek 620 when I get it finished this winter. I think in the spring I want to ride it down Oregon's Umpqua river to Reedsport thence south down 101 through Redwoods National Park and finish up in Eureka. 450 miles or so, a pretty decent week's ride and plenty of spectacular food and wine along the way.

How about you? Any particular ramble you've promised yourself you'd do someday?