The 2005 Greater Des Moines Trail Map is Dedicated to Dr. Robert F. Breedlove

Dr Bob, as he was affectionately known by his friends, was killed in and accident with an automoble while biking on the Race Across America (RAAM), a 3,000-mile bicycle race from San Diego to Atlantic City. Although a well-known ultra-marathon cyclist with may world Records to his name, for him some of the greatest times on the bike were rides on central Iowa trails. These rides ranged from a safe route out of town to start a longer training ride, to a pleasant afternoon excursion spent with one of his four children or, most recently, jogging along side his grandson riding on his shiny new trike.

Bob's passion to live every day to the fullest was apperent in every aspect of his life. He was a devoted man, dedicated physician to his patients and, those in the cycling world will tell you, a determined competitor on the bicycle. He loved the trail system that surronded Des Moines, and used the trails on a regular basis.

Follow Bob's example and hit the trails; by doing so you will be able to see how great it is to live in Iowa. You will also be able to understand the reality of Bob's famous saying "it' another day in paradise!" Enjoy your trail system...Bob did!