Although I love to ride singletrack, an occasional ride on a rail trail or towpath is an enjoyable change of recreation and exercise. A ride on the Western Maryland Rail Trail is relaxing and gives this overthehill mountain biker a different kind of workout. Unlike mountain biking where a rider is constantly changing the amplitude of exertion, rail trail riding requires a steady amount of effort, and the heart rate just gradually increases as the miles mount up. #railtrail #bikepacking #biketour #biketouring #mtb #seniorworkout #mountainbiking #maryland #seniorlife #biking #gravelbike #workout #exercise