Jul 04 2010
For those of you who follow this blog on the trailsnet website, you may have notice that it has not updated since (gulp) February.
I finally figured out the problem and fixed it. Now the blog will update daily, just like the blogspot version.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
On the bright side, my twitter updates have been fast & furious, & I have recently added some great twitners. (If that’s not what Twitter partners are called, they should be.)
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/04/trailsnet-blog-update/
Jul 03 2010
There are times when taking a walk w/ your children/spouse/friend should take precedence over cleaning your home or checking email.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/03/priorities/
Jul 01 2010
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/01/glenwood-canyon-trail/
Jun 27 2010
I just finished biking the Glenwood Canyon Trail (16 miles each way) on Friday and the Rio Grande Trail (42 miles) today. They were both awesome but completely different.
The Glenwood Canyon Trail followed the Colorado River and I-70 through Glenwood Canyon from Glenwood Springs to Dotsero, Colorado. It was all concrete, very smooth and a gradual but steady climb going east. It had quite a bit of shade as it actually dove under the highway in numerous spots. I’m not just talking tunnels that intersect the highway, but it actually ran parallel underneath the highway in spots. Also being in a canyon and beside a river helped, but it still got hot. You’ll definitely want to take lots of water even though there is a good water fountain at the Hanging Lake rest stop.
The Rio Grande Trail followed the Roaring Fork River from Glenwood Springs, CO to Aspen. It was 42 miles of varying trail. It was mostly asphalt, but had about 10 – 11 miles of gravel. Despite going through a populated area, there were few water stops, so once again, come prepared w/ lots of water. As you get closer to Aspen, there are plenty of beautiful views to see. They included a secluded canyon, scenic river crossings, gorgeous houses w/ ample landscaping, and even an art museum just as you enter Aspen.
I highly recommend these trails. If you are coming from Denver or anywhere else near the Zephyr Railroad line, I recommend getting to Glenwood Springs on the Amtrak train. It’s quite an experience, but don’t expect it to be on time. It rarely is. Our train was 10 hours late.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/06/27/biking-colorado/
Jun 24 2010
My next blogs will be about the Rio Grande Trail and the Glenwood Canyon Trail.
Stay tuned for more information about biking & riding a Segway on those two trails.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/06/24/rio-grande-trail/
Jun 23 2010
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 be tranquil and scenic.
I’ll admit, I used to think that way too. But it ain’t so, my friends!!
Some of my favorite biking trails go through urban as well as rural areas.
I’m not alone in this assessment. National Geographic Traveler magazine published an article called “Great Bike-Friendly Cities.” In that article, the following cities rated high for their bicycle culture and environment. Some of the cities that rated high included:
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| Mt. Vernon Bike Trail w/ the Washington D. C. monuments in the background. |
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/06/23/bike-friendly-cities/