“…
more patents issue on bicycles than anything else.” – David Pressman in his best-selling book “Patent It Yourself” by Nolo Press
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Who knows what great ideas you might
discover the next time you’re on the trail? |
Even when I’m reading non-trail and non-biking books, I find information about biking. It goes to show how popular bicycles specifically and non-motorized transportation in general is becoming. And is it any wonder? Have you taken a look at the price of gasoline lately?
Here’s another trail-related quote from the same David Pressman Patent book:
“To discover something you’ve never seen before, walk the same path you walked yesterday.” – R.W. Emerson
Once again, it does not surprise me that some of the world’s greatest writers, inventors, and creative geniuses got an immense amount of inspiration and innovation while walking or riding their bikes. Albert Einstein famously stated, “I thought of it while riding my bike.“
In my mind, the best reasons for hitting the trail are exercise and relaxation. But hey, if you happen to discover the cure for cancer while wandering along your nearest footpath, that’s just icing on the cake.
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It’s awesome for a number of reasons:
- It allows you to discover trail events and partners for your next adventure.
- It’s incredibly easy to use.
- In order to find trail events and buddies, you don’t even need to “enroll” or give out lots of personal information.
- It’s another great website out there dedicated to your love of the outdoors and trails.
- In addition to finding activities already organized by other people/groups, Trail Calendar also allows you to post your own trail-related activity.
To use the basic functions of Trail Calendar, all you have to do is enter your location. This isn’t your specific location, such as your address or GPS coordinates. This is just your general location such as state and nearest major town. So in my case, I just had to enter Colorado and then Boulder, and I was ready to go.
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Happy Earth Day!!
In the words of Queen, “Get on your bikes and ride.”
We want to send a big thanks and congratulations to all the students out there who participated in the “Ride to School Day.” It was a bit windy here on the Front Range of Colorado, but I still saw plenty of participants on their bikes.
On the subject of bikes, I wanted to send a big congratulations out to the crew at handlebargains.com.
It’s a great website along the lines of Groupon.com, but it’s specifically geared toward cyclists.
The sign up procedure for handlebargains couldn’t be easier. I just signed up, and it took me, literally, seconds. Now I look forward to getting notice of great bicycle-related bargains sent to me via email. I’m a big fan of the social bargain websites, but this one is especially exciting because it will have products near and dear to my heart.
If you’re a cyclist, handlebargains is the site for you.
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When you’re getting sick of the cold weather in your neck of the woods, it’s time to head to southern
California for a bike ride on the Santa Ana River Trail.
Oh sure, you may visit Disneyland, Hollywood, and the beaches. But while you’re in the Los Angeles area, you’ve got to try out some of the great bike trails. For starters, you can bike on the beach on the Huntington Beach Trail that starts in Newport Beach, California. While you’re on it, you’ll see a trail junction that heads eastward. That is the junction for the Santa Ana River Trail.
The 26 (and growing) mile trail is a great way to see two professional sports stadiums, three California communities, and more flowers than you can shake a stick at. And if you’re feeling adventurous, rent a fun set of wheels for a change. Don’t feel bound to your usual road or mountain bike. Try a cruiser bike, or a tandem, or a 3GStepper, or ….
All of these options are available at rental shops in Newport Beach. And since the trail is smooth concrete/asphalt and fairly level, now would be a good time to experiment with your blood powered transportation.
For more information about the trail, check out the Santa Ana River Trail guide on Everytrail.com. You’ll love the trail and download the guide. Preferably not in that order though.
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Holy moly, that’s some nice biking!!
The Huntington Beach Trail in California, may be the premier beach trail (dare I say it?) in the world.
It’s got it all:
- beautiful beaches
- a wonderful bike path
- awesome people watching opportunities
- great rentals of alternative trail vehicles (Check out the 3GStepper)
- cool breezes in the summer and mild California weather in the winter
- incredible food/snack options
- easy access to the Santa Ana River Trail
And more.
I recommend that you start your ride in Newport Beach. Once you find parking (good luck) just head toward the ocean, and you’ll find the trail. Once you find the trail, you should have no problem finding someone to rent you a bike or other wheeled trail vehicle.
Don’t bother packing a bulky back pack with food. You’ll find plenty to graze on as you go. Just bring some money and an appetite. If you don’t find enough food options trailside, just head to Main Street (head up at the pier) in Huntington Beach. You’ll find some funky-delicious restaurants there.
Make sure to have cool-weather and warm-weather clothing available because you can get some pretty decent weather changes from one minute to the next. The California sun and Pacific breezes team up to provide you with ever-changing conditions.
But ya gotta try this trail. It’s crowded on weekends and busy on weekdays. Just chill out and enjoy your fellow trail users. Who knows what you’ll see?
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