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Trail Moments | Teacher Shares Bike Commuting Lessons
August 04, 2023
I ride for several reasons. First, it gives me an opportunity to mentally prepare for my day as a teacher, and time to unwind from the day and focus on my family at home. Second, I enjoy getting a workout in without having to put in additional time at a gym.
Photo courtesy Chris Hill
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Remembering Franco Harris—Trails and Bicycling Advocate
June 15, 2023
Franco Harris, who died in December 2022 at the age of 72, became an important advocate for trails and cycling, in particular. And he did so as a member of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) Board of Directors from 1992 to 1997.
Franco Harris supported the trails and bicycling community in many ways, including as a board member for Rails-to-Trails Conservancy from 1992 to 1997, and as the owner of the Pittsburgh Power bike racing team in the early 1990s. | Photo courtesy Governor Tom Wolf | CC BY 2.0
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Trail Moments | A Journey Along the Anacostia River Trail
September 29, 2022
As a longtime resident of Hyattsville, Maryland, I watched as the Anacostia River Trail (ART) was expanded and finally completed. It meanders along the Anacostia River from Bladensburg, Maryland, to D.C.’s Wharf area, about 12 miles one way. This is my favorite local trail—and it’s only 2 miles from my house!
Washington, D.C.'s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge | Photo by James Heilig
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Swap Out a Car Trip for a Trail Trip With These Tips and Tricks
August 31, 2022
Swap out a car trip for a trail trip to decrease your carbon footprint. The best part—it will help us feel better, too.
Along the Great Rivers Greenway trail network in St. Louis, Missouri | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
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Trail Moments | Couple Celebrates Half a Century of Healthy, Happy Biking
August 04, 2022
Janine Brobst has always been competitive, cruising ahead of her husband John during their bike rides together—even uphill. Today, at 91 she still beats her husband, six years her junior, and keeps up with her daughter who’s a spry 69. John pedals behind on his recumbent and they all meet up together at designated points along the route.
John and Janine Brobst in Philadelphia in 1981 | Photo by David Nilsson
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Trail Moments | Advice From a Mom: How to Get Kids to Love Biking
May 06, 2022
I’ll share some of the tips we used to help our daughter become a successful and happy rider, and we welcome advice from other parents.
Colorado's Farmers High Line Canal Trail | Photo by Scott Stark
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Slow Down and Enjoy the Trail With These E-bike Tales and Tips from IZIP
April 14, 2022
IZIP eBikes integrate some of the most efficient, state-of-the art, mid-drive and hub-drive electric motor systems which include a drive unit, battery pack, display and user interface.
Photo courtesy IZIP
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How My Electric Bike Helped Me Heal
March 30, 2022
In early January, I suffered a broken tibia and fibula in my right leg from a nasty fall while skiing. Two months after breaking my leg and undergoing surgery, I’m more comfortable riding my e-bike than walking to get around.
Courtesy PeopleForBikes
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Siete cosas que pueden salir mal en recorrido en bicicleta, ¡y cómo solucionarlas!
March 24, 2022
Todos hemos tenido esos días en los que las cosas simplemente no salieron según lo planeado. Su calentador de agua falló a mitad de la ducha...
una persona reparando su bicicleta
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Cómo manejar bajo la lluvia
March 24, 2022
La lluvia, ya sea llovizna o aguacero, cambia las reglas del juego. Pero, si bien no está entre los primeros en la lista de condiciones
foto de jamie mccaffrey