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Many studies have shown that living near open spaces (such as those provided by rail trails) is beneficial to your health. Specifically, a study done in the Netherlands that examined medical records showed that those who lived close to “green spaces” were a third less likely to have anxiety disorders. Bear Creek Trail is an …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/02/28/health-benefits-of-living-near-open-spacerail-trails/
Today’s bicycle hero is Representative Earl Blumenauer from Oregon. Rep. Blumenauer is a hero because of his tireless bicycle advocacy. He talks the talk and rides the ride. He is not only a supporter of bicycle use in the United States, he is also a great role model.According to an article in Parade magazine, he …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/02/27/bicycle-hero-congressman-earl-blumenauer/
National Geographic Traveler recently released its 2010 list of Bike Friendly Cities.Congratulations to Portland (no surprise), New York (real surprise), Chicago (surprise for some people), San Diego, San Francisco, Montreal, Washington D.C. (I couldn’t agree more), and Tucson (sorry, but I have to disagree unless their only criteria for inclusion is road-biking).I am glad to …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/02/26/congratulations-to-bike-friendly-cities/
I flew to Spokane, WA and met my dad there for a three day bike ride. While there, I rode two trails in Idaho and one in Washington. The two Idaho trails I rode were the Trail of the Coeur d’ Alenes and the Idaho Centennial Trail. I’ll talk more about those later and/or you …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/02/24/spokane-centennial-trail-in-washington-state/
I just purchased a video camera bike mount from Amazon so I can take vids while on the Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet Trails next month. That way I can post You Tube video clips on the website and possibly even on this blog. If anyone out there has experience video taping their bike trips, …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/02/23/bike-mount-for-video-camera/
I’m headed for Montana tomorrow. Unfortunately, I won’t be doing any trails. I suppose I could find some good cross-country ski trails about now or even better snowshoeing paths. But this is more of a social than a business/trails trip. Hopefully I’ll get one ski trip in at good ol’ Turner Mountain between Libby and …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/02/17/montana/
