Kevin

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Don’t Own a Bicycle? Ride a Boris Bike.

London's Big Ben Tower

Biking in London, England If you’ve ever wanted to take a bicycle ride on a Thames River bicycle path or an urban bikeway through the heart of London, you don’t have to worry about bringing your own bike with you to England. Thanks to a forward-thinking London mayor and a community that’s supportive of alternative …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/09/26/dont-own-a-bicycle-ride-a-boris-bike/

Ridekick Electric Bike Trailer

Ridekick battery and display panel

Make Any Bike an Electric Bike If you’d like the benefits of an electric bike while still retaining the benefits of your regular bike, then the Ridekick is the perfect solution for you. Ridekick is an electric trailer that you hook to your bike; the trailer then pushes your bike whenever you need a little …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/09/24/ridekick-electric-bike-trailer/

ICE Recumbent Trike Review

recumbent trike on Trailsnet.com

Trailsnet’s First Recumbent Trike Review I’m not sure what took Trailsnet so long to review recumbent trikes. They’ve been on our radar from day one. In fact recumbents were one of the first personal transportation vehicles to catch our attention and help us decide to make PTVs a focus area for Trailsnet, and we’ve always …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/09/22/ice-recumbent-trikes/

Road Bikes Okay, But…

Road Bike Video If a picture paints a thousand words, then this video paints a million. This video was taken, last weekend, just a few miles from where I live. This is why I much prefer to ride my bike on the trails: Comments about bikes on roads Spend a little time reading the comments …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/09/20/road-bikes-okay-but/

Pedego Electric Bike Review

electric bicycle by Pedego

Ped-e-Go Electric Bicycle What’s better than riding a premium electric bicycle? How about riding one that you designed from the tires on up? Pedego definitely fits into the category of premium electric bikes. And now, the folks at Pedego electric cycles are offering you the chance to build the electric bike of your dreams; and …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/09/18/pedego-electric-bike-review/

Lighten Your Load: Smart Tips for Backpackers

Backpacking Light Backpacking is an activity that is an adventurous way of life for some people. Professional backpackers have learned, through experience, all the tips and tricks of packing smart for their journeys. Packing light is essential – bring too much with you, and you’ll suffer throughout your trip with a sore back and depleted …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/09/10/lighten-your-load-smart-tips-for-backpackers/