Originally Posted by LesG

We live in the tri state area of Ohio, KY and Indiana (on the KY side). Nearby Ohio has an extensive Rails and Trails system which we often use for day rides. My wife briskly walks a lot (1 to 2 hours per day) but does very little fitness "stuff" on the bike. For exercise, I'm usually on my own with the bike. When we do Rails and Trails she prefers doing what I call a "smell the roses" pace (7 to 9 mpg). I'm OK with that because we're doing it for fun and to simply enjoy the scenery with exercise being more of a side benefit. 30 miles + or - is the usual for those.