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Cómo tener el equipo listo para su primer viaje de larga distancia por senderos
March 20, 2022

Si planea un viaje de larga distancia que dure varios días o incluso una semana, probablemente esté recorriendo los senderos para estar

Bike repair shop - Foto cortesía de iStock de Getty Images
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As Trail Use Spikes, Communities Seek Solutions for Safe Use This Winter
February 07, 2021

This winter did not slow down traffic on the trail. Embrace safety and etiquette messaging for the newcomers and tried-and-true efforts to keep shared-use trails welcoming to a wide variety of users in winter months.

Ashokan Rail Trail | Photo by Maxanne Resnick, courtesy Woodstock Land Conservancy
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Seven Hot Tips for Cold-Weather Biking
January 13, 2021

RTC hopes these tips for cold-weather biking will help you embrace and enjoy winter riding, but, if you’re new to it, just take it slow.

Wisconsin's Oak Leaf Trail | Photo by Ken Mattison
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How to Adapt Trail Activities and Gear for Cold and Winter Conditions
November 22, 2020

Common outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, running and cycling can be done safely in the fall and winter. Here are few tips from the experts.

New York's Highline | Photo by Adrian Cabrero
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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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“It’s a Scorcher Out There!” Quick Tips to Stay Hydrated on the Trail
June 28, 2018

Having ridden trails for more than two decades, my wife and I have picked up a few tricks—and here’s what we do to keep the water colder and more enjoyable for just a little longer.

Bryan and June Bradley, members of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy since 1999 | Photo courtesy Bryan and June Bradley
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Useful Biking Gear for Trails—Plus a Few MacGyver Tips!
March 29, 2018

I asked my colleagues at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), some of America’s most experienced trail riders, what equipment they’ve found super useful in the past.

2017 Opening Day for Trails on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Photo by Amy Kapp
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How to Be Equipment-Ready for Your First Long-Distance Trail Ride
March 12, 2018
Female young technician looking at the camera in her bicycle repair shop | Photo courtesy RTC
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15 Essentials Every Bicyclist Should Have
August 23, 2015

A common question new bicyclists have is: What are the biking “essentials” I should have in my “toolkit”? RTC gave the answer a shot.

Photo courtesy Richard Masoner | CC by 2.0
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How to Ride in the Rain
November 09, 2014

Learn how to ride your bike in the rain with these tips. It’s easy to turn a ride in the rain from a soggy nightmare into a pleasure cruise.

Photo by Jamie McCaffrey
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