Cycling is one of my favorite activities and a primary source of aerobic exercise. The older I get the more I enjoy it. A runner for almost 40 years, a knee replacement compelled me to quit. The knee guy said, “If you keep running, you’ll be back for another one.” A certified sissy, I’m not […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Cycling for seniors and boomers
Over 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day, and many of us understand the importance of regular exercise for staying healthy. Regular jogging or brisk walking are popular activities recommended by health and fitness professionals. Studies show that folks who walk, run or exercise between five and 30 minutes daily measurably improve their heart, lung, […]
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Maine Voices: Make active transportation safe from the capital to the coast
The 26-mile Merrymeeting Trail – where people can walk, bike, roll and enjoy the outdoors – would link Augusta to Brunswick.
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Ultra-endurance athlete goes the extra mile to raise money for charity
Brendan Walsh of Westbrook doesn’t look the part of an accomplished athlete, but at age 30, he has built an impressive résumé that includes a Guinness World Record.
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Federal funds could spur long-sought Midcoast bike path
Local town leaders and cycling advocates are renewing a push to connect Brunswick, West Bath and Bath with a safe, bikeable path.
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Freeport debates future of Hedgehog Mountain
Proponents of a proposed system of mountain bike trails on Freeport’s Hedgehog Mountain say the project would support local businesses, but residents disagree over the potential environmental impact.
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Topsham cycling community builds momentum
Topsham’s Select Board approved the creation of a new Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Thursday, just two weeks after the opening of a new pump track outside the town’s transfer station off Townsend Way.
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New traffic pattern sparks confusion in Deering Center
New lane striping is intended to reduce speeding on Ludlow Street, but the unfamiliar pattern and limited public outreach about the ‘advisory bike lanes’ have befuddled residents and commuters.
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Our View: Drivers who kill Maine pedestrians must be held accountable
The families of three victims of a fatal crash last year in Augusta are finding out how little the law recognizes people who use the street to walk or bike.
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Town officials pitch Freeport as a mountain biking destination
Freeport’s town council and conservation commission will hold a public forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall to workshop plans for an extensive system of mountain bike trails on Hedgehog Mountain, which proponents say will draw riders from around the region.