Category: bicycle trails

Is Damascus, Virginia the Real Trail Town?

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Seven Trails, One Town Many towns call themselves “Trail Town USA.” But for my money, Damascus, Virginia has a pretty good claim to the title. For one thing, seven major trails come together in Damascus. Six of those trails come together in the parking lot of Mojoes Trailside Coffee House. Can you imagine the stories …

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Top Ten Biking Trails in England

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Diverse English Trails The diverse terrain that exists in England makes it a great country for cyclists who are looking for new challenges as well as those who simply want to arrange a pleasant afternoon in the countryside at the weekend. Whether you are keen to test your endurance by tackling steep climbs and demanding …

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Bike-Friendly Cities

A couple months ago, I hosted a survey about which U.S. city was the best city for bicycling. I didn’t get much of a response. I think one possibility for the apathy is that many people  do not equate “trails” w/ “cities.” There’s an attitude that trails have to be out in the country to …

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