Sep 24 2013
Dream of Cycling International Trails I devour bike trail guides like most people read fiction novels. Trail guides are my way of living vicariously through the writing of others. I’ve had the good fortune of traveling all over the United States riding bike trails and traveling all over the rest of the world leading student …
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Mar 21 2013
Greatest City Trails in America As part of our “America’s Best Trails” series, I’d like to highlight some of our great urban trails in today’s post. So often, when we think of trails, we picture mountains, streams and forests. And that’s a good thing. I grew up in Montana with a wilderness area literally out …
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Feb 08 2013
Mother Nature’s Bike Trails Hypnotic silence reigns, like a king over its subjects. Here, Mother Nature is at her best, alleviating the hectic hum-drum of traffic, tension and tourism. At times,Nature’s orchestra punctuates a glorious tapestry of silence. Silence is tranquil, awe-inspiring and stunning…it’s pure bliss for the cyclists who have chosen to observe nature …
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Jan 20 2013
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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May 12 2011
An afternoon on the bike trail could extend your life!! So often, we hear about all the ways to help us live longer, and they often involve sacrifice. I mean, who wants to stop eating fun food. Most people would say, “Go ahead & take a couple years off my life if I can keep …
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Apr 04 2011
How many trail guides have your read that start with the question:“Would you like a glass of wine?” Mt. Sopris from the Rio Grande Trail That’s how I started my Rio Grande Trail guide. I related an episode from my own experience on this Western Colorado trail gem. The theme of the Rio Grande Trail …
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