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River Mountains Loop trail in Nevada

Bike trails, water trails, outdoor adventures… These aren’t phrases that people normally associate with Nevada. But every time I go there, I find a new outdoor adventure. One time it was a crazy downhill mountain bike course in Bootleg Canyon. Another time it was a relaxing kayak trip through the Black Canyon of the Colorado …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/02/01/river-mountains-loop-trail-in-nevada/

Car-Free Lifestyle

The car-free lifestyle is starting to appeal to more and more people. Whether it is due to the high price of gas, environmental awareness, health appeal, or just because it’s a lot of fun, people all over the country/world are starting to discover the joys of a automobile-free life. Cruise on over to a car-free …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/01/31/car-free-lifestyle/

Trail Information on Google’s NGram Viewer

While reading the Sunday newspaper, I discovered an internet tool called the NGram Viewer by GoogleLabs. Using the NGram Viewer, it is possible to compare the popularity of words and phrases over a long period of time and from one generation to the next. “What does this have to do with trails,” you may ask? …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/01/30/trail-information-on-googles-ngram-viewer/

Trikkes are good for paved or cement trails

Trikke Skki Today’s post is from our human powered vehicle files. I had the pleasure to spend last weekend in Las Vegas trying out the full line of Trikke vehicles. This included the Trikke Skki, the Trikke Pon-e, and the full line of Trikke carving vehicles. Trikke hybrid electric/body powered vehicle We started the Trikke …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/01/27/trikkes-are-good-for-paved-or-cement-trails/

If bikes were cars

Thanks to Rob at the Recumbent Blog for sharing this video.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/01/22/if-bikes-were-cars/

Keep your ears warm while riding your bicycle

Helmuffs… What a cool name for ear muffs made to fit with a helmet. Gigi Lascurettes is a Portland, OR gal who is the maker of Helmuffs. Visit the Bike Portland blog for more information and links.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/01/19/keep-your-ears-warm-while-riding-your-bicycle/