Kevin

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Staying healthy while traveling

Healthy Outdoor Vacations For some people, a vacation is for relaxing. Whether that is sitting on a deck chair beside the pool, lying on a beach, or lounging around their hotel room, these same people often enjoy “vegging out” at home, too. Maybe it’s because they’re too busy working or maybe it’s just in their …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/03/15/staying-healthy-while-traveling/

biking cruises

I’m not a huge cruise fan for a number of reasons. I hate all the little extras they charge you for. I like being able to explore at random and exploring the ship gets old after day two. I need outdoor activity and most cruises don’t offer enough of that. Wouldn’t it be nice to …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/03/14/biking-cruises/

Best Bike Cities poll

By the way, only two people have voted on the “Best Bike Cities poll” to the right. Come on peoples. Don’t you have an opinion? What city do you prefer for biking? Vote soon. The polls close on March 14.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/03/12/best-bike-cities-poll/

Bear Creek Trail near Morrison, Colorado

Spring is around the corner. We’ve had a tough winter. February averaged nine degrees colder than usual this year. When I was working full time as a teacher, I averaged a couple days of biking per week. This year, as a retiree who works from home, I only made it out two or three times …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/03/12/bear-creek-trail-near-morrison-colorado/

No Room at the Inn

… even worse… there’s not any inns.I’m trying to find lodging for my upcoming bike ride on the Chief Ladiga & Silver Comet Trails in Alabama & Georgia. Holy cow … There are slim pickins’ near the beginning of each trail, and nearly no pickins’ in the middle. If anyone out there on the ol’ …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/03/11/no-room-at-the-inn/

Bike Rentals

If you’re an active traveler and like to ride trails all over the country/world, you may have noticed a bike problem. You’ve got two choices: You can take a bike with you which is okay if you’re driving but a pain when flying, or You can rent a bike when you get to your destination. …

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