“Kerplink, kerplunk”* — ah, the sound of berries hitting the bucket bottom.
How many times have you cycled a road wondering a bit about the homes, farms and other structures along the way?
Nearly 40 people turned out late last month to give a few popular trails off Hurricane Mountain Road some general maintenance during a White Mountains chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association trail work day.
When did roundabouts come around? I first encountered one in 1977. A friend and I were driving from Virginia to Keene. We were looking for Antioch University. According to our paper maps (no GPS then), and directions, Antioch was close to Keene’s Central Square.
After a long winter and a slow spring, many of us wondered if it would ever get warm again. We’re wondering no more. The last few weeks have been brutally hot and humid! It appears the “dog days” of summer are upon us.
On the last day of his 14th year, Bartlett’s Shea Mulkern was hammering down Attitash in the valley’s only downhill race series called Megabowl.
ALBANY — The 18th annual Mt. Washington Century Ride to benefit Tin Mountain Conservation Center will take place on Saturday, July 27, between 6 and 8 a.m. Bikers of all ages and abilities are welcome to ride this dramatically scenic 40, 80 or 100-plus mile ride around the base of Mount Washington.
It was our first campout of the season and the first-ever for our 6-year-old grandson, Iver (McMurdo-Minnich). We wanted a campground that offered lots of activities and amenities. We could do without hook-ups but thought flush toilets and showers would be nice. The youngest camper had two t…
My wife Jan’s mountain bike has seen some miles and definitely has stories to tell. It’s a dinged up green Trek, its scars worn proudly.
Not too long ago, when there weren’t any mountain bikes, 50 years ago, bicycles were made to go on roads, mostly paved. They had tires, brakes and geometry suited for that type of travel. But then, riders started going “off-road” and found their bikes not well-suited for rough riding.
Western Maine’s Mahoosuc Region on the New Hampshire-Maine border is a playground for outdoor lovers. Hikers know about them because of the challenges of the Appalachian Trail with its notorious toughest mile. Skiers and snowboarders relish them while carving down slopes at Sunday River and …
Which came first, the chicken or the egg, the mountain bike trails or the bikes?
Mountain bikers will be able to go downhill at Cranmore Mountain Resort next summer.
Looking for a place to ride with your family this Fourth of July weekend? Want a place that’s low or no traffic, relatively easy riding and scenic and shady? Try riding the gravel roads of the valley. There are many choices from National Forest service roads to town dirt roads and old loggin…
We were stopped in the early morning construction on Littleton’s Union Street when the flagman gave us the green light. He said “pedal pushers” into his radio indicating we were the last through the thin line of traffic.
Sometimes, there are problems on our roadways with “shared use” by cars, trucks, motorcycles as well as cyclists and pedestrians. Conflicts arise and accidents occur when road users fail to recognize and respect the rights of others on the roadway. So, that’s the problem. Now, let’s move to …
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