May 10 2011
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| Find other trail biking enthusiasts |
If you’re looking for a group to ride bike trails with, then you may want to check out the Meetup website.
You can find all kinds of different group rides and trail gatherings in your area or around the country.
It’s an especially good website for active travelers who want to join a group trail ride while on the road.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/05/10/bike-trail-meetups/
May 08 2011
I won’t bore you with a long and drawn out post. It’s spring, and there are some great trails you should be riding. So I have two trail suggestions for Mom to enjoy her special day.
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| St. Vrain Greenway view from Sandstone Ranch trailhead. |
First, for those of you in Colorado, I just published a St. Vrain Greenway trail guide on Everytrail.com. It’s the best little trail you’ve never explored. It’s one the whole family can enjoy, so click on the link in this sentence and check it out.
Secondly, for all the rest of you, if you haven’t been to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy traillink website lately, it’s time for you to head on over there. Wherever you live or you’re visiting, they’ve got a trail nearby.
Enjoy the day and, as always, HAPPY TRAILS!!
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/05/08/mothers-day-trails/
May 06 2011
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| Colorado Trail near Mt. Elbert |
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/05/06/a-dozen-of-colorados-best-trails/
May 05 2011
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| Hills are better than pills! |
“Exercise is Medicine” is a global initiative that encourages doctors to prescribe exercise much like they now prescribe drugs.
It’s not a crazy idea and it might just work. In fact, according to a New Zealand study, a group of inactive women was prescribed exercise, and two years later, 39% were still at it.
“Hike two miles and call me in the morning.” It has a nice ring to it. I prescribe a local trail. They’re a lot safer, healthier, prettier, and more exciting than medicine.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/05/05/exercise-is-medicine/
May 05 2011
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| Pikes Peak Greenway trail |
I just published the Pike Peak Greenway trail guide on Everytrail, and it reminded me of a fun overnight experience.
Most of us think of urban trails as a fun little morning or afternoon activity. Hop on your bike; ride from point a to point b; go home and do another trail tomorrow.
And that is indeed lots of fun. But have you ever thought of turning it into an overnight? It’s pretty easy to do and doesn’t take a lot of planning. Basically, make a hotel reservation, pack and extra pair of skivvies and a t-shirt and you’re ready to go. Since it’s an urban trail, you’ll have plenty of eating options along the way.
It’s like a mini-vacation, but way cheaper and easier to plan. The next day, after a restful night at a hotel (preferably one with a pool) you feel refreshed and ready to hit the trail again.
Some reasons why this is a great option include:
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| Side trails off Pikes Peak Greenway |
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/05/05/pikes-peak-greenway-trail-overnight/
May 01 2011
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| Biking trails are part of a well-rounded fitness program. |
In today’s Parade magazine, it was clear that exercise, not diet, is the leading cause for Colorado’s enviable fitness level.
Colorado did not make the short list of states that ate the most fruits and vegetables. However, it did make the list of top five states for physical activity.
Good job, Colorado. In essence, this means the key to a healthy, fit, trim life is exercise. To me, that’s great news because I enjoy exercise such as bike riding, hiking, and other forms of trail-related activities. However, I also love to eat. Oh sure, I make small concessions when it comes to diet; but in general I eat early, often, and prodigiously. It’s one of life’s little pleasures.
This also bodes well for other trail users. You’re staying fit while having fun. In my mind, this is just one more reason why trails should be funded, built, and maintained at a higher level. They are incredibly important to the health, recreation, and environment in this country.
I’d love to hear what you think is more important to people’s health:
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/05/01/physical-activity-is-the-key-to-fitness/