The French Alps have some of the best spots for mountain biking anywhere in Europe. The combination of easy and challenging trails means that the area has something to offer for both beginners and experienced riders. In addition to the trails, there is stunning scenery to be enjoyed while riding, making this an ideal place …
Category: active travel
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Jan 14 2013
Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway
Idaho Byway Becomes Oregon Trail Thanks to Jim for posting a new trail on Trailsnet.com. Jim posted a description & map of the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway. An excerpt from the trail post follows: The Byway is 103 miles long and consists of gravel and paved roads that are suitable for passenger vehicles. This region …
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Jan 12 2011
The Dirt Bum blog
I enjoy finding blogs about bicycle touring and the people who ride their bikes for enjoyment and exploration. bike riding w/ friends on agreat American rail-trail One of my recent finds is the Dirt Bum blog. It’s by a guy who enjoys exploring the back roads of Kansas on his bike. I think what really …
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Jan 10 2011
Relationship between biking, walking, & obesity
There’s yet another study out showing the relationship between active travel (biking & walking to get from here to there) vs. car travel and the relationship to obesity rates. Infographic by The National Building Museum in Washington DC, USA. It’s no surprise that where children utilize human-powered transportation to get to (for example) school as …
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Nov 09 2010
Bicycle Travel on the Rise
Active travel in general and bicycle travel specifically is on the rise. More people are choosing to jump on rail-trails or pedal the highways & byways of this country rather than lounging around the pool or zipping by the monuments and mountains in their cars. Looking down on the C & O Canal Towpath trail …
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May 03 2010
Big Dry Creek Trail in Colorado
When most people think of Colorado, they think of mountains… big, snow-capped mountains located deep in the wilderness. And that is a part of what makes Colorado such a great state for outdoor enthusiasts. But it’s not all there is to see and do. Colorado also has great plains, exhilarating urban settings, and vibrant suburbs. …
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