Jul 15 2010

Northwest Wyoming Hiking Trails

The bad news is that none of these trails is accessible by bike.

The good news is that all of these trails are in northwest/north central Wyoming, so they’re likely to be beautiful, uncrowded, and beautiful. Oops, did I say beautiful twice? It must have been a subliminal or not-so-subliminal slip.

I’m a big fan of solitude in my hiking trails, and I would guess each of these trails fills the bill. Wyoming is one of the least populated states and this particular part of Wyoming is even less crowded than the rest.

So here’s your link to 10 Northwest Wyoming Hiking Trails.

For a good Wyoming biking trail, visit Medicine Bow Trail near Laramie. There isn’t a lot of information on the web page yet, but I’m hoping there’ll be a map, information, & pictures on there by mid-August 2010.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/15/northwest-wyoming-hiking-trails/

Jul 14 2010

How a bike tire is made

I will never take my bicycle tire for granted again.

After watching this video of how a Schwalbe bike tire is made, I have whole new respect for what goes into each tire. Now when I get one of < these in my tire, I won’t complain so much.

Thanks again to the folks at the Recumbent Blog for the great information.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/14/how-a-bike-tire-is-made/

Jul 12 2010

Hand gestures may offend in other countries

If you’re hitting the trails in the U.K., Italy, Thailand, or some other countries, you may be unwittingly flipping someone the bird in another (hand) language.

For example, the hand signal for a peace sign or number 2 in some countries is the same as flipping someone off whereas a thumbs-up is derogatory in other countries.

For the low-down on inappropriate gestures in some foreign countries, visit Budget Travel’s July 12 newsletter.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/12/hand-gestures-may-offend-in-other-countries/

Jul 11 2010

Boulder Cruiser Ride

Every Thursday during the summer & fall months, a unique but fun-loving group of folks get together for a little exercise and a lot of fun.

The Boulder Cruiser ride, in the terminology of Steve Martin, is a wild and crazy bunch of bike riders out for some two-wheeled excitement. Each week has a different theme. This weeks theme is “Roman toga ride.”

Wow – now that’s what I call a great combination… bikes and togas.

Some upcoming themes include:

  • Christmas in July
  • Circus ride
  • Undergarment ride (you gotta admit… you’re curious)
  • zoo ride
  • I love the 80s
  • marathon ride
  • pirate day
  • trailer park trash ride (Who said Boulder was always politically correct?)
  • glow ride   ?????
  • cruiser jam
If you think I’m just makin’ this stuff up, visit www.cruiserbikeride.org to see for yourself.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/11/boulder-cruiser-ride/

Jul 09 2010

Folding Adult Tricycle

Check out this video of a DiBlasi folding (adult) tricycle on the recumbent blog:

I am fascinated by how easily you can fold the cycle into a compact little package. It’s awesome. It appeals to both the bicycle fanatic and the gadget wonk in me.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/09/folding-adult-tricycle/

Jul 08 2010

National Trail Running Day

I just discovered that August 21 is National Trail Runner Day.

For  a schedule of events, visit their website (links above) and find the perfect activity in the right location.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/08/national-trail-running-day/