We are thankful for…you!

The word Thanksgiving conjures up a variety of autumnal images – pilgrims and Native Americans, yellow, orange and red leaves falling and covering the sidewalk, Hand Turkey artwork and family and friends gathering around the table to enjoy a mouth-watering feast filled with mashed potatoes, yams, stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce and more!

In addition to these standard impressions of Thanksgiving, there is one thing that comes to mind to us here at Bell as being dear to the heart no matter what the holiday – bicycling! And what could be better than a brisk, post-dinner friends and family bike ride with loved ones this Thanksgiving? Not only will you be working to help combat all the tryptophan-induced drowsiness you’re sure to be feeling, but you’ll be doing it with the people we hope you’re the most thankful for – your family and/or friends!

If you need some ideas of where to head to, Bicycling Magazine’s “10 Fall Foliage Rides” lists some great autumn biking spots in Wisconsin, Utah, Michigan, West Virginia, Virginia, New York, Colorado, Pennsylvania and North Carolina where the changing season can best be observed. (Bicycling.com)

Or perhaps you live in Baltimore? Well, on the Friday after Thanksgiving, cyclists are gathering for a post-Thanksgiving Critical Mass bike ride that you should certainly look into. (BaltimoreSun.com)

Even if you don’t see your home turf listed above, there’s no reason to get discouraged – sometimes the best bike paths are those waiting for you just outside your back door. No matter where you live, if you do decide to take the family out for a Turkey Day bike ride, be sure you are all wearing helmets.

However you decide to spend your holiday tomorrow, we hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving and you take the time to reflect on what you are thankful for. Already know? We’ll be thankful to you if you let us know, below

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!