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Stay Safe on Winter Trails

How to Enjoy Trails Safely in Winter 6 Tips for Enjoying Trails During Winter Months There are many ways to enjoy trails during the winter, depending on the type of activity you are interested in and the conditions of the trails. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your winter trail …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2022/12/26/stay-safe-on-winter-trails/

How to Find New Bike Trails

riding road bike on bike trail

Find the Best Bike Trails Near You Bike Trail Location Tips If you’re looking for the best bike trails, there are a few things you can do. First, ask around at your local bike shop or visit online forums and see what trails other cyclists recommend. You can also search online for lists of the …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2022/12/13/how-to-find-new-bike-trails/

Manhattan Bike Trails

Hudson River Trail

Bike Trails in Manhattan, NY When I started Trailsnet over 14 years ago, my goal was to provide information about trails of all types to trail users of all types. As much as possible, I have fulfilled that goal and featured a diverse type of trails of all kinds from all over the world. Above …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2022/05/30/manhattan-bike-trails/

Two Wheel Gear Backpack Pannier Review

Ultimate Bike Pannier I recently had the opportunity to try the Two Wheel Gear backpack pannier. Let me start by saying that I’m already the proud and pleased owner of a Two Wheel Gear pannier, so I was eager to try the backpack version of their panniers. Both of these panniers are incredibly easy to …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2021/12/09/two-wheel-gear-backpack-pannier-review/

Active Travel Wallet

slim black wallet

Allett Wallet Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference. Who would have thought that I’ve been traveling with the wrong wallet all these years? When I got a chance to try out the Allett Wallet, I must admit I was a bit skeptical. Anyone who knows me realizes that I’m willing to …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2021/10/16/active-travel-wallet/

Hudson Valley Rail Trail

The Hudson Valley Rail Trail is ideal for human-powered vehicles of all types. It’s a great way to see fall colors and easily accessible from New York City via Amtrak to Poughkeepsie. One suggested route for enjoying this trail is to take an Ulster County bus from the Poughkeepsie train station to New Paltz. Most …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2021/10/14/hudson-valley-rail-trail-2/