Kevin

I am a lover of trails and a consummate traveler. In addition to sharing a network of trails on the internet via trailsnet.com, I also host trail tours at www.ActiveTravelTours.com. Find out more about trail vehicles & personal transportation vehicles at www.PTVshow.com

Most commented posts

  1. Electric Bikes on Trails — 114 comments
  2. Trail Definition: What is a Trail? — 10 comments
  3. Recreational Trail Funding in Danger — 8 comments
  4. Great trail discussion on topix.com — 8 comments
  5. Why is it called a "Bike Scheme?" — 8 comments

Author's posts

Jul 14 2010

How a bike tire is made

I will never take my bicycle tire for granted again. After watching this video of how a Schwalbe bike tire is made, I have whole new respect for what goes into each tire. Now when I get one of

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Jul 12 2010

Hand gestures may offend in other countries

If you’re hitting the trails in the U.K., Italy, Thailand, or some other countries, you may be unwittingly flipping someone the bird in another (hand) language. For example, the hand signal for a peace sign or number 2 in some countries is the same as flipping someone off whereas a thumbs-up is derogatory in other …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/12/hand-gestures-may-offend-in-other-countries/

Jul 11 2010

Boulder Cruiser Ride

Every Thursday during the summer & fall months, a unique but fun-loving group of folks get together for a little exercise and a lot of fun. The Boulder Cruiser ride, in the terminology of Steve Martin, is a wild and crazy bunch of bike riders out for some two-wheeled excitement. Each week has a different …

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Jul 09 2010

Folding Adult Tricycle

Check out this video of a DiBlasi folding (adult) tricycle on the recumbent blog: I am fascinated by how easily you can fold the cycle into a compact little package. It’s awesome. It appeals to both the bicycle fanatic and the gadget wonk in me.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/09/folding-adult-tricycle/

Jul 08 2010

National Trail Running Day

I just discovered that August 21 is National Trail Runner Day.For  a schedule of events, visit their website (links above) and find the perfect activity in the right location.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/08/national-trail-running-day/

Jul 07 2010

Washington D.C. trails

As many of you know, I’m a big fan of all the great trails around Washington D.C. I wish I had a couple months to explore them all. And if you think it wouldn’t take a couple months, then you’re not familiar w/ all the trails the end up in or near our nation’s capitol. …

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