Jan 21 2013
Add Trails Alongside New Railroad Lines Some things just make a lot of sense. I’m all in favor of adding new rail lines. But as long as they’re building those lines, it makes perfect sense to build trails alongside them. And I’m not the only one who feels that way. There’s a national group that …
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Dec 18 2010
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is one of the most important organizations out there. I like what they’ve done in the past, what they’re doing right now, and their vision for the future. In their “Welcome” flyer, they have proposed the following “bold ideas:” They want to, “…double the amount of funds that support trails…” biker on …
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Dec 14 2010
I have often spoken of the many benefits of rail trails when it comes to health, the environment, alleviating traffic congestion, family togetherness, and saving fossil fuels. Rail trails are for everyone. Another benefit of rail trails is their versatility. Not only are they an ideal fit for nearly all possible riders, regardless of age, …
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Sep 02 2010
I visited New Hampshire on a bike trip last fall. I was impressed by their great rail trails and had a wonderful biking vacation. Although NH may not currently be the biking capitol of the world, I predict it may become the #1 bicycle destination in the not-too-distant future. A friend of mine was there …
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Aug 19 2010
This is a nice little video that explains why rail trails are becoming so popular.Unfortunately, it starts w/ a short advertisement from an insurance company, but please stick w/ it, because the ad is short and the actually video is informative.It has some good interviews and shows just enough trail to make you anxious to …
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Apr 11 2010
So how did this crazy obsession for bike trails begin? It may have been my early biking years, but since that involved a major concussion at an early age, it seems like that would be a good starting point. How about the high school bike trip along the Kootenai & Yaak Rivers in Montana? It …
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