Aug 17 2010

Filmed by Bike: a testament to the growing popularity of bicycles


There’s a website dedicated solely to films made on/about bicycles. (I have recently been told that “Filmed by Bike” is also a film festival of bike-themed movies.) Now that is what I call an endorsement to the newfound popularity of bikes in our society.
Here is a trailer/teaser for those wishing to participate in the filmed by bike movement:

They’re coming….. to Filmed By Bike from Burk Webb on Vimeo.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/08/17/filmed-by-bike-a-testament-to-the-growing-popularity-of-bicycles/

Aug 16 2010

Best Bike Trails in the Washington D.C. area

I plan a lot of bike trips, so I spend a great deal of time researching. Some of that time is spent browsing websites.
Unfortunately, I’m easily overwhelmed. So I often prefer sites that give precise, concise, and abbreviated summaries of trails. This is especially true when I first start to research a bike trail.

So I was pleased to find a web page with information about the best bicycling trails in Washington D.C.

It includes information about:

By the time my September D.C. trip is concluded, I will have explored at least three of the five trails listed above. So far, I can only vouch for the Mount Vernon Trail, and it’s a doozy. I look forward to riding it for a second time.
If you’re planning a trip to Washington in the  near future, I recommend you try these five trails. A good bike ride in the middle of your excursion is the perfect escape. After a couple days of touring among the crowds, a bike trip is just what the Dr. ordered.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/08/16/best-bike-trails-in-the-washington-d-c-area/

Aug 15 2010

Family takes bike trip from Alaska to Argentina

I think I’ve been quite the animalistic biker if I put in 60 miles a day for a couple days in a  row.

In today’s Parade magazine, there was an article about a family who biked 18,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina. The family consisted of mom, dad, and two young boys. The parents are teachers. Having been both a teacher and a parent, I can’t imagine the organization, dedication, and sheer stamina that must have gone into this trip.

To read more about the Vogel family, see a slideshow of their trip pictures, and find out some details, visit this parade.com web page.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/08/15/family-takes-bike-trip-from-alaska-to-argentina/

Aug 14 2010

Bike crashes




Youtube and other sites have thousands of videos of bike crashes. Many of them are pretty wicked. I have noticed one common factor.

All of them are either on the road or on mountain bike trails. None of them are on rail-trails or other multi-use trails. Let’s keep it that way. Let’s keep rail trails as the last bastion of sanity in the biking world. It doesn’t matter whether they’re urban trails, country trails or something in between; safe and relaxing trails are good trails.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/08/14/bike-crashes/

Aug 13 2010

Rockingham Recreational Trail in New Hampshire

For active travelers, the Rockingham Recreational Trail is probably the most readily available of the New Hampshire rail trails. Due to its proximity to Manchester, New Hampshire’s largest town (and airport), the trail is a cinch to access.


The trail is accessible year round, but for bikers, we are coming to the best season of all. I rode this trail in late September last year, and the temperature was perfect. Unfortunately, it was a bit early for fall colors, but it was absolutely gorgeous, nonetheless.


The foot traffic  was moderate near Manchester, but I enjoyed plenty of solitude after just a couple miles on the trail. Expect to see lots of water, trees, and small critters. There are a couple places to stop for refreshments, but in general the trail is fairly remote, so make sure to bring along water, snacks, & emergency supplies like rain gear and a basic tool kit.

bridge on Rockingham Rail Trail

If it looks like rain, bring along a shower cap to put over your helmet. It looks dorky, but keeps you fairly dry in minor rain showers.


For detailed Rockingham Rail trail information, pictures, and a map, visit trailsnet.com.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/08/13/rockingham-recreational-trail-in-new-hampshire/

Aug 11 2010

The Great Allegheny Passage

This is the trail I’ll be on in a little over a month. I thought I’d share this video in hopes that a few of you become as excited as I am about a journey on the Great Allegheny Passage. It will truly be the trip of a lifetime.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/08/11/the-great-allegheny-passage/