Features and Departments SEPTEMBER 2005
Contents
TRAILS
Trails trumpeted in the Twin Cities Brett Larson attends annual Rails-to-Trails Conservancy conference
Midwest trail projects funded by the feds
Transportation bill a bonanza for biking and hiking trails
Ice Age National Scenic Trail turns 25 Mark Berglund previews Taylor County's celebration, work projects
RUNNING
Dick Beardsley Half Marathon turns 10 Teri Dwyer reflects on the living legacay behind Sept. 10 event
First Grand Island Trail Marathon a hit A nervous Joel Patenaude runs U.P. event & ferries back a fan
BICYCLING
The basics of cyclocross Jay Bergland explains, plus schedule of races & clinics
Big fun to come at Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest Mark Parman previews the course & event changes
Cassette wear, symptoms & solutions Stacey "Ms. Fix-It" Carlson takes it apart
Riding the Boulder to Sayner Trail Mark Haag leads the way through Vilas County, Wisconsin
SKIING/ROLLER SKIING
Roller skiing to prepare for Birkie hills Lee Borowski provides program; breaks down braking systems
Roller skiing reminders Walter Meanwell offers checklist; pursuit races, clinics
PADDLING
Guarding Towers, Part III David Rigby kayaks through Door Co.'s Death's Door
Paddling Northern Minnesota Mike Svob loves new guidebook
Of Special Interest
Expanding hunting in state parks proposed
Michael McFadzen asks if this is best use of public lands
In their wake Jeff Rennicke reflects on Apostle Islands speed boat rally
Java & Brewskis What Donna Marlor learned at sports drink conference
Got the genes? How about the motivation? Bill Hauda explains what it takes to succeed athletically
No X factor needed here Bob Richards highlights September events in Illinois
Editor's Letter
Joel Patenaude finds anti-pork pork in federal funding of trails
Correspondence Lance Armstrong's legacy noted & debated
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