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I know it sounds simplistic, but we can always use more trails and there are thousands of people unemployed, so why not utilize an underutilized work force? We are already paying unemployment benefits, so it wouldn’t cost much more than what we’re already paying. It just seems to make so much sense to employ those …
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Military Cycling rocks!!! Thanks to Twitter, I just discovered the Armed Forces Cycling website. Now I just need to convince our soldiers to get out there and explore the great trails in this country. They put their lives on the line to protect our country, so they need to at least enjoy the safety of …
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I have often spoken of the many benefits of rail trails when it comes to health, the environment, alleviating traffic congestion, family togetherness, and saving fossil fuels. Rail trails are for everyone. Another benefit of rail trails is their versatility. Not only are they an ideal fit for nearly all possible riders, regardless of age, …
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To those of you who enjoyed yesterday’s C & O Canal trail post, you’re welcome. I was quite pleased to get the C & O Canal Towpath section #1 trail guide published. Today I found out that section #2 C & O Canal trail guide has also been published. So here’s a link for that …
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Bike trails are a dime-a-dozen, right? I mean they’re all over the place; this one’s three miles long, that one’s five miles long. If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. bike rider on the C & O Canal Towpath trail in Maryland I dare you to ride the C & O Canal Towpath trail …
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I’m a big recumbent fan, and these Velos (see picture) are the ultimate recumbent. So I was interested in this Velo ride across America at the website rolloveramerica.eu. From what I can gather, the velo movement is gaining steam and is becoming a major player in the recumbent cycle scene. I wish I had the …
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