Kevin

Trailsnet has been your source for trail news and information since 2008. We provide information about hundreds of trails around the world including bike trails, hiking trails, backpacking trails, bikepacking trails, nordic ski trails, snowshoe trails, equestrian trails, long-distance trails and more. We also provide information about trail gear, trail organizations and trail advocacy. In addition to the Trailsnet.com website/blog, you can connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest using the @trailsnet username. We welcome suggestions and questions. Feel free to add your own favorite trails using the 'Add a Trail' link on the top horizontal navigation bar. Happy trails and stay safe!!

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  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

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Trail Buddies

bike riders on trail

I hand out my trailsnet business card to folks that I meet on the trail and often get emails from them. I just received one today: Kevin, It was very nice meeting you on the St. Vrain Trail yesterday. Great site, a wonderful record of riding trails. I rode the northernmost 10 miles of the …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/14/trail-buddies/

SpinPower Bicycle Phone Charger Kit Review

dynamo for bike phone charger

Bicycle Product Review Trail users have become almost as dependent on their cell phones as on their bikes. We use them for navigation, communication, entertainment and even to take the place of other utilities such as flashlights, calculators and cameras. It’s great to have all those tools in one handy little package. But the downside …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/12/spinpower-bicycle-phone-charger-kit-review/

Trail Funding Alive… For Now

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In today’s email, from Kevin Mills of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, there was a glimmer of good news. For now, it looks like trail funding is back on the table. I am very happy and proud that both Colorado Senators Udall & Bennett not only voted in favor of the proposed amendments to reinstate trail funding, but …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/03/02/trail-funding-alive-for-now/

Bike Power for Your Smart Phone

logo for Bike2Power company

Charge Your Phone on the Trail Many of you trail riders love your electronic gadgets. And you have found that cell phones are especially handy while navigating long trails. You use them to take pictures & video; they come in handy as GPS units for trail navigation; smart phone apps such as Motion X, Bike …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/28/bike-power-for-your-smart-phone/

Trailsnet Moves to Web 2.0 by Allowing Users to Add Their Favorite Trails

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The General James A Van Fleet State Trail in Florida is our newest trail on trailsnet. And here’s the best part… for the first time in trailsnet history, I wasn’t the one to add it. That may not sound like such a big deal, but it’s huge. It will greatly change the dynamics and the …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/25/add-favorite-trails-to-trailsnet/

Paris Bike Tours

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Sure it’s fun to ride the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia and the Santa Ana River Trail in California. But sometimes it’s just nice to hop on a bicycle and tour Paris, France. Especially when it’s with friendly, knowledgable local guides. That’s just what you can do with Paris Small Bike Tours . Join Vlad and …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/23/paris-bike-tours/