Aug 16 2011
I’m not an engineer, so I don’t know for sure whether this will work or not, but it sure sounds like a nice concept. Have a look at the PumpTire process on this video:
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Aug 13 2011
Globetroopers provides you with a network of active travellers, travel providers, travel information, and travel networking. Although it is possible to get some information by just visiting the site as a casual observer, like similar sites, you need to register to get the full benefit of their website and to interact with other travelers and trip providers.
As you will see by the navigation bar at the top of their web pages, you have the options to find trips, create trips, talk to other active travelers, shop (of course), peruse the news (some good information available), and check out their blog. In fact, I just added the GlobeTrooper blog to the trailsnet blogroll in the left column.
So check out GlobeTrooper when you get a chance and let me know what you think.
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Aug 08 2011
Knowing that I am interested in alternative transportation, Dad got me a web address for the Skizee and so I looked it up online. It is like a ski – snowboard – skateboard version of the Ridekick. Whereas the Ridekick is a self-propulsion system for bikes, the Skizee does the same thing for skis.
It’s almost like an infinite chairlift. Next stop… wherever!!
Take a look at the video and imagine the possibilities:
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Aug 01 2011
The Sustrans link I have provided here is to an interactive trail map. In a recent email I received from Sustrans’ Information and Trading Officer, Sam Howard, I discovered that, “Approximately one third of the National Cycle Network is made up of traffic-free cycle routes.” The only problem with the interactive Cycle Network map is that I could literally spend all day perusing it. Between my obsession with the UK and my love of bike trails, the map has an almost hypnotic draw.
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| England’s Sustrans provides an active way to view the scenery and history of the UK. |
If you haven’t had enough statistics yet, the bikehub.com website reveals that, “420 million journeys were made in 2010 on the National Cycle Network, of which 204 million were on foot and 216million were by bike.” So that means that, despite what so many naysayers are spouting here in the U.S., a national trail network gets use and easily pays for itself economically, environmentally, and physical fitness…ly?!
And Sustrans and its interactive map is exactly what I’ve been trying to pitch to my congressmen lately. A network of trails is great, but we also need a unifying body to consolidate all the resources and to get the word out. What good is a network of trails without the people to use them?
I would love to hear from any of you who have experience with Sustrans or would like to see something similar in the U.S. Heck, even if you don’t think it would work, I’d like to hear from you and your reasoning as to why it wouldn’t. Don’t be afraid to leave a comment below. You can do it anonymously or loudly and proudly.
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Aug 01 2011
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Jul 31 2011
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| For a quick dose of nature’s medicine, find a nearby trail. |
But I also attributed a lot of that positive force to the healthful benefits of exercise. It turns out, I was only partially correct; and that’s good news. Because if exercise was the only good aspect to trails, then people could get the same results by working out in a gym.
But a relatively new study out of the University of Rochester shows that being outdoors and surrounded by nature may play an even bigger role in the positive effects of trails on our mood.
The study was carefully conducted to neutralize the exercise-effect by comparing people who walked indoors with those who walked outdoors. It became fairly obvious that nature and the outdoors environment played a significant role in boosting people’s morale. This is not to downplay other factors such as exercise and social interaction. Many studies have shown that these are also important factors in happiness and contentment. However, it would appear that Mother Nature may play the most significant role of all.
So when you’re feeling down and need a quick pick-me-up, just hit the trail. You’ll soon be feeling the effects of exercise, social stimulation, and, best of all, nature’s own magic elixir.
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