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Mountain Biking In Alaska

2012-02-17T09:04:00.000-08:00

Image via Wikipedia By PJ Williams Biking in Alaska isnt for the faint of heart. Theres wildlife to contend with, high altitudes that can make any task seem daunting, and more natural obstacles then you can imagine. However, there is also some of the most incredible scenery as well as a challenging ride to be enjoyed. For beginners, there's the Eklutna Lake trail, about 14 miles of

Looking For Biking Adventure? Try Connecticut!

2012-02-12T05:43:00.000-08:00

By Patricia Walker Experienced mountain bikers know Connecticut is famous for challenging trails with lots of roots and rocks-and that's one of the reasons they love the state! But did you know there are also some great trails for beginning bikers? And, you guessed it! There are also some fantastic trails perfect for intermediate bikers, as well. Not far from Colchester, inexperienced

Maryland Biking Hot Spots

2012-02-06T08:46:00.000-08:00

By Pat J Walker While one of the smallest states in geographical land area, Maryland is a beautiful one with a wide range of forests, hills and state parks suitable for riding. It's also got a lot of interesting terrain, from marshy swampland to the foothills of the Appalachians, dunes on the beaches, pine groves and more. Here's a small sampler of great places to ride. The Northern

Great Alabama Bike Trails

2012-01-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

Image via Wikipedia By PJ Williams Alabama has excellent bike riding trails. The terrain can vary from steep mountain downhills, to thick forests and everything in between. Alabama makes for great family getaways because there is something for every skill level. Below are some of my favorite Alabama bike trails. Just outside of Mobile is South Alabama, which has an excellent trail for

Top Arizona Bike Trails

2010-02-15T07:38:00.000-08:00

By Patricia J Walker Arizona is noted for its smooth, flat desert terrain which is great for working on your biking speed. There are also plenty of opportunities for biking up and down hills and rocky slopes too. That's why Arizona is such a great place to ride your bike, plus you get to enjoy the beauty of nature in this scenic state. If you are looking for an easy trail that the whole family

The Old Faithful

2010-02-13T06:47:00.000-08:00

By James Weir Bikers query concerns old aluminium bike and the new carbon bike. For a biker, his bike is almost a part of him. It is hard to put away a bike no matter how old, and the aluminium bike was good for 10 years. The shop owners advice was that he should use the old bike on a trainer. To sell or not to sell the old bike was not an issue, since the old bike was worth only $600. How best

Great Places to Ride Your Bike in New York

2010-02-12T07:15:00.000-08:00

By PJ Williams When most people think of New York, they probably think of the city. But there is so much more to the state than large cities. Upstate New York has some of the most beautiful country to be found anywhere in the United States. It comes as no surprise that bike trails abound here. Let's look at some of the absolute best bike trails in New York. We'll start with something easy and

Bernard Peak - Idaho Panhandle National Forest

2010-02-11T07:12:00.000-08:00

Mountain Biking Location: Near Athol, Idaho Duration: 1 Day Season: Spring - Fall Distance: ~9 miles, round trip Difficulty: Difficult Bernard Peak is located in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest with its scenic mountains, pristine forests and abundant wildlife. It's also located on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille, the state’s largest lake with a surface area of 94,600 acres and numerous

Mountain Bike Cycling For Beginners - Getting Started

2010-02-10T07:45:00.000-08:00

Image by richardmasoner via FlickrBy Johno Altamiruno Mountain bike cycling is the most easily accessible form of cycling and it is open to everyone to have a go. It's good for keeping fit while taking you away from the noise and grind of everyday life. Mountain bike cycling is usually done off-road, which means in the countryside, on bridleways and allotted cycle trails, and sometimes on more

Intro To Mountain Biking

2010-02-09T22:57:00.000-08:00

Intro To Mountain Biking Mountain biking is a great way to explore the outdoors, stay in shape, or just have fun. Racing down the side of a mountain is a lot of fun indeed, although it can also be quite dangerous. Even though it's dangerous, if you ride with caution, it can be enjoyed by the entire family. Styles of mountain biking Mountain biking can best be characterized into three different

The John Wayne Trail / Iron Horse State Park

2010-02-09T13:47:00.000-08:00

Mountain Biking/Hiking Location: Snoqualmie Pass, Washington Duration: 1 Day Season: Spring - Fall Distance: ~33 miles, round trip or ~16 miles, one way Difficulty: Easy Washington State's John Wayne Pioneer Trail follows the former railbed of the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul-Pacific Railroad two-thirds of the way across Washington. The light gravel pathway] offers hikers, bicyclists,