Kevin

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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/

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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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/11/boulder-cruiser-ride/

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/

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/

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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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/07/washington-d-c-trails/

Biking women

“Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel… the picture of free, untrammelled womanhood.” – …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/06/biking-women/