Kevin

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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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Support Recreational Trails Program

trail through forest

We are very pleased that Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has agreed to introduce an amendment to MAP-21 that will continue the RTP as a stand-alone program with its own funding.  The amendment is expected to be introduced this week – so the time for action is now. If this amendment is approved, then the RTP should be …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/13/support_trails/

Recommended Trail: Longleaf Trace Rail Trail

Longleaf Trace bike trail

Longleaf Trace Trail in Southern Mississippi One of the most convenient trailheads in America is that of the Longleaf Trace Trail in Mississippi. Not only is there ample parking at the trailhead, but there is also a great bike rental shop with a variety of bicycle types including recumbents. Trail riders can also find biking …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/13/recommended-trail-longleaf-trace-rail-trail/

Cycle Skates Prove Personal Transportation Vehicles Aren’t New

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/11/cycle-skates-prove-personal-transportation-vehicles-arent-new/

Save Our Trails

trail through colorful fall foliage

Our trails are in danger… serious danger. Under the currently proposed transportation legislation, nearly all funding for trails will be completely wiped out. So Rails to Trails Conservancy and other trail groups are making valiant efforts to support two amendments that will reinstate most trail funding. Please support trails by  visiting the following website, then …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/10/save-our-trails/

Alliance for Biking & Walking

pen & paper

Colorado Bicycle Summit: Where do We Go from Here? As I have detailed in the past two blog entries, I was overwhelmed, in a great way, by all the presenters at the Colorado Bicycle Summit. I learned not only an abundance of information but also enjoyed a positive revelation; There are many other people out …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/09/alliance-for-biking-walking/

Colorado Bicycle Summit: Part II

Colorado Bicycle Summit

Trails were mentioned frequently during the 2012 Bicycle Summit, & I was pleased to hear how strongly this biking community embraced the concept of bike trails and their importance to the cycling community. Some of the trail-related highlights and quotes from the conference include: Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper spoke highly of trails and their role …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/08/colorado-bicycle-summit-part-ii/