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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Nov 15 2012
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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Aug 01 2011
If you’re not familiar with Sustrans or the UK National Cycle Network, then you’re not familiar with one of the most valuable tools available to mankind.Okay, so I may be guilty of a slight bit of hyperbole, but Sustrans truly is amazing. Basically, it’s all about sustainable transportation in Great Britain and bicycle transportation plays …
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Jul 21 2011
I recently found a quote that aptly describes why I love bike trails. It also illustrates a different biking philosophy than the norm: “Moving fast is not the same as going somewhere.” – Robert Anthony What does that have to do with biking and trails? I think it has a lot to do with my …
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