Category Archives: Ed’s Corner

So Much More Than A “Bike Trail”

Published: December 13, 2011 | Posted by Ed McBrayer
To many, the phrase ‘bike trail’ conjures up a vision of muscle-thighed men in brightly colored spandex, scattering  women, children, and small animals as they whoosh by in packs of twenty.  I am frequently referred to as the ‘bike trail guy’ when I’m out stumping for money or looking for land for a new trail.  [...] Read Full Article
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Fenders and Kickstands

Published: September 6, 2011 | Posted by Char Devoursney
Back in the days of bottled Coke, skinny ties, and drive-in movies, my bicycle had a cushy seat, fenders over the wheels and a flip-down kickstand. This fully-equipped tank probably weighed sixty pounds or more, with fat, white-walled tires and a bell I rang to scatter pedestrians and small animals. At some point in time [...] Read Full Article
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FURRY KIND

Published: June 21, 2011 | Posted by Ed McBrayer
Almost every weekend during warmer months, my friends and I pack our cycling gear and head out to a trail for a day of socializing and exercise. Rural sections of the Silver Comet and Arabia Mountain Trails are my favorite places to ride where the smell of honeysuckle is in the air, the creeks are [...] Read Full Article
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W-A-L-K

Published: May 3, 2011 | Posted by Ed McBrayer
My dog has learned to spell. Well, to clarify, my dog now recognizes when I’m spelling one of “her words” rather than saying it. It does me no good now to spell D-I-N-N-E-R to avoid the bouncing and woofing that follows the mere utterance of the word. Saying it or spelling it sends Roxie into [...] Read Full Article
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CLIP ART

Published: April 13, 2011 | Posted by Ed McBrayer
Every cyclist remembers their first time. For me it was in the parking lot of a busy restaurant on Sunday right after church. The moment is branded into my memory as much as anything else I can remember. It was a spandex nightmare!
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Tandem Virgins

Published: February 11, 2011 | Posted by Ed McBrayer
A few years back I purchased a sleek, white, 1989 Santana tandem with all the bells and whistles from a gentleman who was leaving town and losing interest in cycling. After the able crew at Bicycle South checked it out and declared it ready to ride, I planned my first adventure in tandem cycling.
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Ed’s First Musing

Published: January 17, 2011 | Posted by Ed McBrayer
Welcome to the first edition of Ed’s Corner. When the idea for this column surfaced during our website makeover, I was reluctant. After all, it’s just trail construction, and I’m not a journalist bursting with extraordinary tales to share. But my website designers were persistent. They described the column as a place where I could [...] Read Full Article
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