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Trail Moments | 21 Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Local Trails
September 09, 2021

If you’re looking to create a new healthy habit outside, we’ve created a list of 21 easy-to-do actions you can take immediately on your nearest trail.

Graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | How a Rail-Trail Helped Save My Life and Redirect My Focus
August 05, 2021

As I’ve watched outdoor recreation interest explode, it’s made me reflect on how a simple bike ride on a rail-trail saved my life.

Breeden Trestle on Tunnel Hill State Trail in southern Illinois | Photo by Shawn Gossman
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Trail Moments | Older, Wiser and Faster: A Friendly Competition Among Family
June 29, 2021

We became a daily fixture on the sidewalks of our neighborhood. Soon, we became known as “the riding couple” on the weekends.

Photo courtesy Thresa Giles and Albert Grant, graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | Finding Health, Healing and Hope on the Trail
May 12, 2021

After a long day of being in the house, sitting in front of a computer for seven hours, the only thing I wanted to do was close down my Zoom and go outside and ride my bike.

MaShanta Ashmon on Michigan's Clinton River Park Trail | Photo by Rachel Walker | Graphic by RTC
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What’s It Like to Ride the Great American Rail-Trail? Just Ask These Trail Trekkers.
May 06, 2021

RTC talked to several long-distance bicyclists who have taken on the Great American Rail trail alread.

Washington's Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo by John Gussman
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Five Trail Moments With Ian Mackay, Founder of Ian’s Ride
April 12, 2021

Here are 5 #TrailMoments that were particularly special for Ian Mackay during the 2020 year.

 

 

Ian Mackay on Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo by Jesse Major
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How to Train for a 5K or 10K Using Rail-Trails
April 04, 2021

Rail-trails are an especially great option for training for that first race for a variety of reasons. For one thing, many of these trails are paved, flat or with a very light grade.

Fun Run 5k on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Photo courtesy RTC
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New Mexico’s Canyon Rim Trail
December 03, 2020

One of Los Alamos County’s most popular pathways, the Canyon Rim Trail, provides an easy—and easy to reach—option in the heart of the community, packing a lot of wonder into its 2.5 miles.

Canyon Rim Trail | Courtesy Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Division
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Six Tips to Carry Your Summer Biking Habit Into Fall
November 04, 2020

The beauty of autumn also means cooler temperatures, earlier sunsets and sometimes less-than-ideal weather. For the many of you who picked up biking for the first time this summer or returned after a long hiatus, the thought of braving colder weather while riding might feel intimidating.

Three Rivers Heritage Trail | Courtesy Healthy Ride, Pittsburgh Bike Share
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Trail Moments | She Moved Cross-Country During COVID: How One Runner Is Connecting to Her New Community on Trails
October 25, 2020

Running on trails was one of the best and most enjoyable ways to see the country safely.

Photos courtesy Hollie S., graphic by RTC