Jan 02 2012
Okay, if I still haven’t convinced you to ride on trails instead of roads, at least prepare for the inevitable by wearing a helmet. And if you don’t like wearing a helmet, it looks like we’ll soon have an alternative (or even an addition) for keeping your cranium safe.
So here is the world’s first inflatable helmet. It’s like an air-bag for cyclists. Take a look and remember, you saw it on trailsnet first:
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/01/02/inflatable-bicycle-helmet/
Dec 30 2011
Trails and Personal Transportation Vehicles (PVT) are two of my passions. I love sharing both with the readers of the trailsnet blog.
I recently discovered a PVT that looks like it would be a blast to try on a paved or concrete trail. As with most trail vehicles, it seems like it would provide exercise, transportation, and lots of fun. It’s called a WingFlyer and has a lot in common with elliptical trainers. I hope to get a chance to try one out soon, but it looks like it would provide a great workout for your calves in particular and your whole body in general.
Here’s a YouTube video of the WingFlyer in action. Enjoy:
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/12/30/wingflyer-looks-like-a-fun-trail-vehicle/
Dec 21 2011
Just like a great novel, your New Year’s resolution needs a strong theme in order to be successful. And that theme needs to be tangible, positive, & measurable.
Now this is the part where most plans tell you to eat less, exercise more, or find some ethereal balance between the two. And those are the plans that are destined to fail. What’s positive about starving yourself? What’s tangible about asking you to flounder around looking for just the right exercise? And who wants to measure something as boring as calories, pounds, or inches?
Get fit while having fun.
For this year’s resolution, one word says it all: Trails!!
If you’re thinking this sounds different than any other New Years resolution you’ve ever read, you’re correct. That’s exactly why this one will work. It’s tangible, positive, and measurable… in a brand new, fun way.
Trails are the perfect weight-loss tool. They provide both exercise and diet assistance. They’re located in your community. They’re fun. They’re social. They’re healthy. They’re free … (Read more about using trails to achieve your fitness goals on Examiner.com)
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/12/21/new-years-resolution-trail-style/
Dec 20 2011
The folks at Adventure Cycling have come up with their list of favorite rail-trails, & I’d say they’ve compiled a great one. Here are their ten best trails, in no particular order:
1. George S. Mickelson Trail, South Dakota; length: 109 miles.
2. Great Allegheny Passage, Maryland-Pennsylvania; length: 141 miles.
3. Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, Idaho; length: 72 miles.
Alabama's Chief Ladiga Trail
4. Katy Trail State Park, Missouri; length: 238 miles.
5. Paul Bunyan State Trail, Minnesota; length: 111 miles.
6. Raccoon River Valley Trail, Iowa; length: 56 miles.
7. Iron Horse State Park, Washington; length: 100+ miles.
8. Chief Ladiga Trail, Alabama; length: 33 miles.
9. Elroy-Sparta State Trail, Wisconsin; length: 32 miles.
10. Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, California; length: 25 miles.
Thanks to Adventure Cycling for including that list. Check out their page & let them know what you think or leave a comment below with your favorite rail-trail experiences.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/12/20/rail-trails-top-ten/
Dec 17 2011
Trailsnet is looking for a new logo, & we need your help deciding. Please choose your favorite trailsnet logo below by checking the box that corresponds to your favorite choice. Pay no attention to the words that accompany each logo, because those will change to trailsnet.com & our spiffy “… network of trails…” slogan. After you have cast your (up to 3) choice(s), don’t forget to hit the “vote” button, leave a comment (where it says “Leave comment” at the bottom of the post, & then visit OnTheMoveTours & ActiveTravelTours to vote for a logo for each of those websites also. Thanks for your input!!
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/12/17/trailsnet-may-get-a-new-logo-with-your-input/
Dec 16 2011
Biking is for families… & everyone else.
Or at least make them a whole lot better. (-:
I have shared a link to a “Some more reasons to ride a bike” web page. That is toward the bottom of this post. But here is my summary list, slightly paraphrased so that I can name it… wait for it…
Okay, that was fun; now here’s the full scoop on “… more reasons to ride a bicycle” courtesy of Florida Biking.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/12/16/reasons-to-ride-a-bike/