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Call to Action: HB 6557

"We are very concerned that the Judiciary Committee will let HB 6557 die in committee. Your help is critical to prevent this. Expanding the Recreational Use Statutes to include towns and municipality is important for all recreation in Connecticut. However, if the committee takes no action on the bill by April 15th, it will simply die."

Posted by Nathan Cloud on Tuesday, 12 Apr 2011.

Pedal-Driven: A Bikeumentary

Pedal-Driven: A Bikeumentary. Trying to do our part and spread the word about this non-profit documentary. What is it in a crisp sentence? "IMBA and Howell at the Moon Productions team up to produce the most anticipated bike film of 2010. "Pedal-Driven" celebrates and debates mountain biking as a legitimate and sustainable recreational activity."

Posted by Nathan Cloud on Thursday, 21 Oct 2010.

We Have a Grand Prize Winner!

The Great 2010 Data Drive is over! Who won? The answer lies within, and you probably won't be that surprised! Just in case you decide not to read this, I want to once again thank Hydrapak for sponsoring this contest!

Posted by Nathan Cloud on Friday, 01 Oct 2010.

Google Fusion Tables

Do you ever wonder what is up with the red trails basemap on our maps? Do you ever wonder how they work and, maybe, just maybe, do you ever wish you could use these on your own Google Maps? Well, thanks to Google Fusion Tables now you can. That whole thing I love about providing the data we collect here to almost anyone that wants it? Well, we just took a giant leap forward. Sure, this editorial is a little nerdy, but c'mon, humor me...

Posted by Nathan Cloud on Thursday, 30 Sep 2010.

Primer on Derailleurs - Part One

Confused (or in my case, completely unaware) about what Low Normal vs. High Normal means? What about Short vs. Medium vs. Long Cage derailleur lengths? Check out Oz's latest explanation/write up/whatever about that stuff and more.

Posted by Oz on Thursday, 16 Sep 2010.

Trustfire TR-801 LED torch

Days are getting shorter you know. Time to dust off your lights and charge em up! But hey... maybe your current light does not put out enough light? Maybe you want both a bar and helmet mounted light? Maybe you need a backup light? What's that? You don't want to spend a lot of cash? Well, Kill Your ATV might just have a $35ish solution for you. From China with love!

Posted by kill your ATV on Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010.

Save West Hartford Reservoir!

It is looking like the MDC could very well be shutting down the West Hartford Reservoir for public recreation. This would be a shame. I am sure every single one of us has some fond memories with "The Rez" as the backdrop. Thankfully, some people are stepping up and getting organized - "Save The MDC Trails" is working towards getting the proper legislation passed so West Hartford Reservoir can remain open to the public.

Posted by Nathan Cloud on Monday, 28 Jun 2010.