Do you like to explore the outdoors on your bicycle? The type of pedals you are using makes a world of a difference.
Have you ever been pedaling up a hill, with all of your might, only to be passed by someone who seems to be doing the same thing, yet effortlessly? Have you ever noticed that the biker's feet seem to stay firmly fixed to their pedals? It's probably because the person is using clipless pedals.
"Clipless pedals" is a misnomer. A few decades ago, toe clips were basically the only form of improved pedaling, so new pedals that came
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Charles River Bike Path
by Louise April 28th, 2011 | Biking, Outdoor Activities, Walking
The Charles River Bike Path is a 23-mile, mixed-use path along the Charles River in the Boston area. It contains a 17-mile loop that is divided by the river. On the north side, the path passes through Cambridge and Watertown. On the south side, it passes through the West End, Back Bay, and Allston-Brighton neighborhoods of Boston. There are plans to extend the path to Needham, Dedham, and West Roxbury. The route is fully-paved; one can bike the length of the Charles River Bike Path in less than two hours. There might be a few traffic lights and some narrow passing areas
If You Can Ride a Bike, You Can Mountain Bike
by Louise March 29th, 2011 | Biking
I always thought that mountain biking was only for true daredevils, the kind of person who would pull a stunt like jumping into the ocean off a 40-foot cliff. However, last summer, I tried a short "mountain biking for beginners" course, and ended up having a blast, without feeling dangerous and reckless.
What's great about mountain biking is that you can find trails of varying difficulties to suit your skill level. Then, when on a trail, you can choose whether or not to go over a particular obstacle. If the going gets too rough, there's always the option of stepping
What's great about mountain biking is that you can find trails of varying difficulties to suit your skill level. Then, when on a trail, you can choose whether or not to go over a particular obstacle. If the going gets too rough, there's always the option of stepping
Bike Trails
by Ronald A. Rowe October 15th, 2009 | Biking
I’m a city boy now, or at least I’m a country boy who lives in the city. I grew up riding my bike over dirt trails, up impossibly steep inclines, and through tangled thickets unfit for two-wheeled travel. Recently, however, bike riding is done on side streets where I can encounter the least motorized traffic.
Not too long ago, my friend Rick told me about the bike trail not too terribly far from our house. My first reaction was to openly mock my friend for several reasons.
1) The absurdity of getting into his car and driving 15 minutes to
Not too long ago, my friend Rick told me about the bike trail not too terribly far from our house. My first reaction was to openly mock my friend for several reasons.
1) The absurdity of getting into his car and driving 15 minutes to
Nashua River Rail Trail
by Louise September 16th, 2009 | Biking, Skiing, Walking
Quiz: What trail is eleven miles long, nearly flat, and perfect for pedestrians, bicyclists, inline skaters, wheelchairs, and cross-country skiers alike? Hint: It passes through the towns of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable (all in Massachusetts). Answer: You guessed it, the Nashua River Rail Trail. (Okay, maybe having the answer as the article title made that a bit too obvious.)
In the late 1800s and early 1900s many railroads were constructed to connect cities around Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The Nashua River Rail Trail was once the Hollis branch of the Boston and Maine Corporation railroad. Probably due to the
In the late 1800s and early 1900s many railroads were constructed to connect cities around Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The Nashua River Rail Trail was once the Hollis branch of the Boston and Maine Corporation railroad. Probably due to the
