Originally Posted by bruised

Hi all,

It's been a tumultuous 12 months…We've decided we want to split from the long harsh Northern WI winters.

We want to move somewhere with a more temperate climate, where she can paddleboard and I can rekindle my love of cycling.

We don't want to trade 5 months of cold for 3 months of sweltering heat and humidity. (a month might be doable).

We want somewhere with trails - good, long trails, be they dirt tracks, fireroads, rails-to-trails or whatever. But I need that to be close by, I don't want to have to drive an hour to ride. Mountain bike trails also desirable.

Thinking maybe NC is too hot and humid, as is much of the south east and southcoast. California may be too expensive, unless there's a hidden gem somewherethat's affordable?

Not really into the dry, arid desert states so much largely due to the lack of places to paddleboard.

Do NOT want big city living, work from home so no need to commute.

Artsy Fartsy community would be nice - foodie too...

Does such a place exist? Ideas Please

Thanks

Bruised

Originally Posted by Jim from Boston

Personally. I'm very happy cycling in Metro Boston, and have posted an informal Cycling Guide to Metro Boston… It may seem parochial, but I think the cycling around here is great. One can be in scenic countryside within about one hour from downtown, while passing through an interesting, compact urban and suburban scene. Furthermore you can extend your range with a convenient Commuter Rail that allows fully-assembled bikes during off-peak hours. In Spring through Fall it’s a temperate climate.

Besides the cycling, Boston is such a popular tourist destination that there will always be something interesting to do off the bike…culture [Artsy Fartsy; seafood, ethnic, and fine dining], nightlife, sports and so forth.

I know you would like to avoid the urban experience, and further out into New England could satisfy that condition….If you’ve never been here before,the experience may be even more…epic.