Biking

Washington, D.C.'s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge | Photo by James Heilig

Trail Moments | A Journey Along the Anacostia River Trail

Posted 09/29/22 by James Heilig in Trail Use, America's Trails | Tagged with Biking, Capital Trails Coalition, District Of Columbia, ebike, Trail Destinations, Trail Moments, Trail Use Tips, TrailNation, Why Use Trails?

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!

Along the Great Rivers Greenway trail network in St. Louis, Missouri. | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway

Swap Out a Car Trip for a Trail Trip With These Tips and Tricks

Posted 08/31/22 by Ryan Chao, Amy Kapp in Trail Use | Tagged with Best Of, Bike Commuting, Biking, ebike, Gear, How-to, Mode Shift, Trail Use Tips, Walkability and Bikeability, Why Use Trails?, Winter Uses

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is embarking on an eight-week “Swap-a-Trip” challenge. Beginning Sept. 6, #TeamRTC will explore new ways to embrace active transportation by swapping car trips with walking, bicycling and other self-propelled activities—while getting the physical and mental health benefits to boot. Whether it’s to reduce your carbon footprint, or steep gas prices have got you down—we hope you will consider swapping a car trip for a walk or a bike ride. Here is a collection of tips and advice, brought to you from RTC, to change up that daily car commute or errand run while embracing trails, active transportation and a more active lifestyle.

John and Janine Brobst in Philadelphia in 1981 | Photo by David Nilsson

Trail Moments | Couple Celebrates Half a Century of Healthy, Happy Biking

Posted 08/04/22 by Laura Stark in America's Trails, Trail Use | Tagged with Biking, Trail Moments, Why Use Trails?

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.

Colorado's Farmers High Line Canal Trail | Photo by Scott Stark

Trail Moments | Advice From a Mom: How to Get Kids to Love Biking

Posted 05/06/22 by Laura Stark in Trail Use | Tagged with Biking, Encouraging Trail Use, How-to, Trail Moments, Trail Use Tips, Why Use Trails?

Biking has always been a part of Layla’s life, and as a middle schooler now she typically rides about 20 miles a week commuting to and from school. I’ll share some of the tips we used to help her become a successful and happy rider, and we welcome advice from other parents in the article comments.

Photos by Stephen Matera, courtesy IZIP

Slow Down and Enjoy the Trail With These E-bike Tales and Tips from IZIP

Posted 04/14/22 by Corey August at IZIP in Trail Use | Tagged with Bike Commuting, Biking, ebike, Encouraging Trail Use, Why Use Trails?

We believe that pedal-assist e-bikes provide an intuitive experience that gives you all the benefits of cycling plus the power to ride longer and stronger. 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.

Foto cortesía de Bicycle House Tallahassee

Cómo volver a montar en bicicleta después de años (8 consejos simples)

Posted 03/24/22 by Amy Kapp in Trail Use | Tagged with Biking, How-to, Spanish, Trail Use Tips, Transportation and Health

Tengo treinta y largos, y recientemente comencé a andar en bicicleta nuevamente después de un largo tiempo. La última y única bicicleta que tuve fue una azul sencilla de tres velocidades que compré cuando tenía 15 años y, aunque me encantaba, la montaba en todos los destinos típicos de los adolescentes. Nunca fui un profesional. Lo hacía solo por diversión. Una licencia de conducir a los 17, y mi vida en general, convirtieron esa bicicleta en un recuerdo lejano. Y después de dos experiencias desagradables al volver a subirme a una, me dije: "no soy ciclista".

Foto de Mark Wilkinson

Siete cosas que pueden salir mal en recorrido en bicicleta, ¡y cómo solucionarlas!

Posted 03/24/22 by Katie Harris in Trail Use | Tagged with Biking, Encouraging Trail Use, How-to, Spanish, Trail Use Tips

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, su compañero de cuarto se bebió lo último de su leche y no pudo encontrar un par de calcetines que combinaran. Y eso fue antes de que saliera de casa.

2017 Opening Day for Trails en Three Rivers Heritage Trail en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania | Foto de Amy Kapp

Equipamiento de ciclismo útil para senderos, ¡y algunos consejos de MacGyver!

Posted 03/22/22 by Amy Kapp in Trail Use | Tagged with Biking, CelebrateTrailsDay, Encouraging Trail Use, Gear, Health and Active Living, Healthy Aging, How-to, Mapping and Technology, Sojourn Series, Spanish, Trail Etiquette, Trail Use Tips, Walkability and Bikeability, Winter Uses

Para algunos de nosotros en climas fríos de invierno, la primavera marca el momento en que volvemos al ritmo de las cosas después de no haber recorrido los senderos por un tiempo. Dicho esto, es un momento ideal para que los ciclistas evalúen sus paseos en dos o tres ruedas, pongan a punto su equipo (si es necesario) y realicen inventarios de lo que necesitan para estar listos para andar en bicicleta durante el año.

Cómo tener el equipo listo para su primer viaje de larga distancia por senderos

Posted 03/21/22 by Tom Sexton in Trail Use | Tagged with Repairs and Trail Safety, Biking, Encouraging Trail Use, Gear, How-to, Most Essential, Sojourn Series, Spanish, Trail Use Tips

Si planea un viaje de larga distancia que dure varios días o incluso una semana, probablemente esté recorriendo los senderos para estar en la mejor forma física. Pero el estado físico es solo una parte de la ecuación, ya que la forma de la bicicleta y el equipamiento también pueden ayudar a determinar la experiencia general.