New York City,Trail Town

Like so many other native New Yorkers, I live in metropolitan Atlanta, the economic and cultural hub of the American Southeast; in fact, its gateway to the world via Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Many aspiring northbound thru hikers enter the state of Georgia this way. The Appalachian Trail is about a hundred miles north of the city. ......

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How to take a zero day in the woods

Why take a zero away from the burgers and motels of town? Read on to find out....

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1,800 miles in, still figuring it out

A few days ago, something weird happened…we entered New Hampshire. How is it possible that we have already made it to the second to last state? It feels like yesterday that we were just exiting Virginia, not even halfway through. But here we are. You would think that by now, I would have the trail ......

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Hello From The Other Side (of Virginia)

Hello there old friends! We know it’s been a while since we’ve posted a blog update, and that’s been incredibly purposeful. We’ve experienced a wide variety of emotions, struggles, physical and emotional highs and lows, and moments of great triumph. The stage for this incredibly interpersonal journey: the state of Virginia. Let me start this ......

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Love and the Appalachian Trail

There comes a point when you have to listen to your body. I should have listened to myself five hundred miles ago, but I didn't. I hiked over five hundred miles on a severely sprained ankle, an ankle that doctors also strongly hinted may also have been fractured. ...

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Week 3: Dalton, MA to Bennington, VT (Mile 1568.7 – 1632.2)

A visit from a non-trail friend, a stupendous diner and a big climb!...

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Tour de France 2016 preview: yellow jersey contenders – form guide

Who's hot and who's not as the WorldTour peloton prepares to go wheel-to-wheel at the 2016 Tour de France?

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Tour de France 2016: King of the Mountains contenders

Who will pull on the polka dot jersey at the 2016 Tour de France?

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Bontrager RL Road Visibility shoes – review

High-visibility road slippers which combine comfort, low weight and excellent ventilation

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Days 108 to 117: Kindness Changes Everything

Manchester Center, VT to Hanover, NH Highlights: Everything smelling like Christmas. Hitting the 500 miles to Katahdin mark! Watching the sunset from the Lookout shelter. Trail magic in Hanover. The full story: It was a rainy, cold day coming out of Manchester Center. I was determined to catch up with some friends who were a day ......

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Episode #60 – Trail Days 2016

Here is our Trail Days 2016 wrap-up show. In this episode we discuss everything from the 10+ hours of footage pox has been combing thru from Trail Days 2016, why Puss In Boots was missing from the 3rd Annual Prom, Fireworks, and much more. Follow us on… Twitter: @PoxAndPuss Instagram: @PoxAndPuss Snapchat: @PoxAndPuss “Have you ...

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Competition: win a Fulcrum Racing 3 wheelset

Want to upgrade your wheels? Here's your chance to win a Fulcrum Racing 3 wheelset worth £449.99

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Open de France Winners and History

The Open de France is the oldest national golf open in continental Europe, having been inaugurated in 1906. It has been on the European Tour schedule since that tour’s beginning in 1972. Since 1991, the Open de France has been held at Le Golf National every year but 1999 and 2001. In recent years, the... Read more »

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The Aiming Alignment Tool

The Aiming Alignment Tool The Aiming is an electronic device that’s supposed to help you develop proper alignment. To use it, with the device attached to the back of your pants, you stand behind the ball and click on the device. Then, when you get into position, sound and vibration alerts tell you whether you... Read more »

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4 Tips for Cleaning Roller Blinds

Cleaning methods for your roller blinds depend largely on the material that your blinds are made of. Here’s how to keep your roller blinds looking their best.

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Below are 4 tips for cleaning roller blinds:

Checking
It is important that you follow the care instructions of the blinds, to ensure that you are washing your blinds in a way that won’t damage them.

• If the care label indicates that you can wash the blinds (plastic/vinyl blinds), or your blinds are very dirty, you can thoroughly clean the blinds in a bathtub.
• If the care label indicates that the roller blinds cannot be washed, you’ll need to spot clean them, meaning you’ll only clean the spots that are visibly dirty. Source: wikiHow

Removing
Remove the rolled up blind from the mounting hardware. I’m sliding a knife behind the bracket to release it. This is a Level or blind and they can be removed in a SNAP! (they’re 12 yrs old btw)
Be sure to remove the roller mechanism if you can. You want to safeguard it from the water to avoid damage. Source: SnapGuide

Vacuuming
If your roller blinds will not stand up to being washed, you’ll need to spot clean them. This is where you only clean the bits that are visibly dirty.  You can start by vacuuming your blinds as outlined above to remove most of the surface dust and dirt. Source: HomeImprovementPages

Washing
Use the brush attachment on the vacuum to gently brush over the surface and vacuum away any loose dirt, dead bugs, etc. Next, fill the bathtub about half full of warm water.
Add some laundry detergent to the water and mix together until a few suds begin to form on the surface. If the blinds are white, a small amount of bleach can be added to the water as well.
Next, carefully lay the blinds in the tub. If the blinds are long, it is okay to loosely layer them in an accordion fashion. Allow them to soak in the soapy water for a couple of hours.
Next, start at one end of the blinds and gently wipe them back and forth with a soft cloth or sponge. This will help remove any remaining dirt and/or stains. For tough stains, scrub them gently with an old toothbrush. Drain the sudsy water from the tub.
Fill with clean water and rinse the blinds. Repeat until all of the soap is removed. If soap residue remains on the blinds, it will act as a magnet quickly collecting dirt and dust.
If a partner is available to assist, the blinds can be held up and rinsed with a shower sprayer for quicker soap removal. Lay the blinds over a drying rack or outside on a clothesline until they are completely dried. Attach them back onto the roller and reinstall them over the window. Source: HowToCleanStuff

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5 Tips for Preparing to Thru-Hike the Continental Divide Trail

The first time I had ever heard of the Continental Divide Trail I was already 1,000 miles into my thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. The other hikers spoke of a trail that was seldom traveled, super exposed, difficult to navigate, and most of all, it was mysterious!...

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Come on, Just One More Minute! (Days 82 to 85, Harper’s Ferry to Waynesboro PA)

Day 82 Start: Harper’s Ferry Finish: Harper’s Ferry AT Miles Hiked Today: 0! Overall AT Miles Hiked: 1,022.4 Miles To Go Until Katahdin: 1,166.7 I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – zero days are the best. When I woke up, it was absolutely pouring outside. I was glad to be comfy in a bed! ......

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Suzy Green-Roebuck Wins 2016 Michigan PGA Women’s Open; Makes History

Suzy Green-Roebuck Makes History Winning Third Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship THOMPSONVILLE – Suzy Green-Roebuck of Ann Arbor became the first three-time winner of the Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship with a sizzling 6-under 66 Wednesday on the Mountain Ridge course at Crystal Mountain Resort. She also became the oldest winner at age 49, and... Read more »

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Tougher Than Thoreau

I've decided to leave the AT at Harpers Ferry, here's me processing that....

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WGC Bridgestone Video Preview

Watch the PGA TOUR previews of the WGC Bridgestone.

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Monson To Gorham: Banjo Tunes, Rock Scrambling and Lean-To Liquor Parties

       Well the title says most of it. Oh yeah, there is some hiking and nice scenery in there too of course. Since my last update I have walked 183 miles through Maine and I write to you now from Gorham, New Hampshire. The name Gorham sounds like it should be straight out ......

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Shimano introduce Dura-Ace R9100 with integrated power meter

Latest version of Shimano's flagship Dura-Ace groupset breaks cover ahead of Tour de France

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RoadCyclingUK Fantasy Tour de France 2016 is LIVE!

Pick your Tour de France dream team and win a Merlin ROC road bike

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Cosine 55mm full carbon clincher wheelset – review

These £600 carbon clinchers from Wiggle's wheel brand are superb value for money

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Five of the best places to watch the 2016 Tour de France

Sponsored feature: It's not too late to get yourself over to France and watch cycling's greatest race

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Nacer Bouhanni misses Tour de France with hand injury sustained in hotel altercation

French sprinter Nacer Bouhanni will miss the 2016 Tour de France due to the injuries sustained in a fracas at a hotel the night before the French national road race. In an altercation, Bouhanni suffered injuries to his hand which resulted in a trip to A&E and required stitches. The Frenchman consequently abandoned the French […]

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WGC Bridgestone Preview

World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational Preview Field: There are 61 (of 76 qualified) players officially committed. Dates: June 27-July 3, 2016 Where: Firestone Country Club (South Course), Akron, Ohio Par/Yards: 35-35—70 /7,400 Architect: Bert Way (1929), Robert Trent Jones (1960) FedExCup Points: 550 Purse: $9,500,000; Winner’s Share: $1,620,000 Format: 72-hole stroke play; no cut Defending Champion:... Read more »

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Tour de France 2016: week one TV schedule

How to watch the first nine stages of the 2016 Tour de France live

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Titleist 716 MB Irons

Titleist 716 MB Irons The Titleist 716 MB irons are serious players’ irons, featuring a high muscle design with a squarer toe, thin topline and pre-worn leading edge for maximum shot control. Designed using a combination of player input and high tech CAD modeling, 716 MB irons deliver a pure, forged, muscle back feel. If... Read more »

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Tour de France 2016: green jersey contenders

Can anybody stop Peter Sagan topping the Tour de France points classification for a fifth consecutive year?

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Week 9: More snow and adventure (Mile 942)

This post comes from Merced, CA which happens to be a few hours drive from the PCT. (More on that in the next post) Upon arriving in Independence, CA I had already hiked over Forester Pass the highest point on the PCT, so in my mind the hard work was behind me.  I decided to ......

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Come on Virginia, give me a sign

I’m writing this while sitting in the living room of Highlighter’s condo at Wintergreen Ski Resort, with Swiss Miss (from Switzerland), Tippy Toes, and Eagle Eye. Highlighter and I hiked together for a while last year, and it’s been awesome to spend time with her the last few days! She’s trail-angeled the hell outta me ......

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Home Sweet Home- Pennsylvania

Growing up in York, PA, most people assumed that I had hiked at least some of the AT in PA. However, I wasn’t much of a hiker in my early days and it wasn’t until I moved to Ohio that I became an avid hiker. So, entering PA, I cringed with the rest of the ......

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Colorado’s Ashley Tait Leads; Suzy Green-Reobuck in Hunt at 2016 Michigan PGA Women’s Open

Colorado’s Ashley Tait Leads; Suzy Green-Reobuck in Hunt at Michigan PGA Women’s Open THOMPSONVILLE – Ashley Tait of Littleton, Colo., is 29 and still chasing the dream, and she would like to chase down a Michigan PGA Women’s Open title in the process. Suzy Green-Roebuck of Ann Arbor is 49, a two-time champion, and still... Read more »

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Why GPS?

For your Tuesday night entertainment, the following is the story behind my ironic trail name, GPS. The day dawned hazy and humid. Pavement baked in the sun and barely a breeze rustled the trees. Kat and I were about to take our first steps on the Appalachian Trail. Up until this point, I had imagined ......

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Atunyote Golf Course Review

Atunyote Golf Club Turning Stone Resort and Casino Grade: A+ Teacher’s Comments: Surreal. It’s how I imagine Augusta must be. Atunyote is a parklands style golf course that deserves the accolades it has received as one of the best public facilities in the United States. Atunyote currently stands at 55 on Golf Digest’s Top 100... Read more »

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An Appalachian Interlude

Some health updates. ...

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What Is The Stableford System In Golf?

The Stableford System is an alternate scoring system for golf that is designed to reward a player for taking risks. Under Stableford System, players receive points based on their score on each hole in relation to par, adjusted for their handicap. In the Stableford System, the worst score is “0,” so once a competitor is... Read more »

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Tour de France 2016: white jersey contenders

The next generation of young riders bid to be crowned best young rider

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Barracuda Championship Winners and History

The Barracuda Championship has for seventeen years been the alternate event to the WGC Bridgestone Invitational (WGC-NEC), and for one year, to the Open Championship. As an alternate event, the winner does not earn a Masters Tournament invitation. but does earn 24 OWGR points, 300 FedEx Cup points, a two-year tour exemption, and entry to the PGA Championship.... Read more »

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Dan McLay set for Tour de France debut with Fortuneo-Vital Concept

Brit added to French team's nine-man line-up for 2016 Tour de France

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The Swing Boss Review

The Swing Boss On Amazon: Swing Boss Golf Swing Trainer Grade: C Teacher’s Comments: Works as advertised, but I don’t know how long it will last. The Swing Boss is a simple little golf training device designed to help the duffer figure out where the ball connects with the clubface. The Swing Boss consists of... Read more »

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Interview With New Hampshire Hikers – Nancy and Charlie Foote

Hardcore. Dedicated. Goal-oriented. Living in the shadow of Mt Moosilauke. The Appalachian Trail practically runs through their back yard. An AT Hiker Hostel sits across the street from their home. They live in Glencliff, a tiny village nestled in the White Mountain National Forest. They are steeped in the mountains and can’t hike them enough. Nancy Foote, ......

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Tour de France 2016: startlist

Who's lining up for the 103rd Tour de France?

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Let the hope you have light the road you’re walking. You’re going to make it.

Today, I am damn proud of myself.  I have been living in the woods for a whopping 108 days.  I’ll start off by saying that I am still going strong on my maiden voyage to Maine. Woot! Half way…………have I really made it over halfway? I can’t even begin to wrap my mind around the ......

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As the Days and Miles Fly by

Time has flown and all of a sudden we are in the midst of the summer heat, and the Pennsylvania Rocks. After hitting halfway in Harper’s Ferry, I am now getting a daunting feeing- my journey is half over. So many things manifest themselves on the trail which I consider to be the trail magic ......

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Former U of M Golfer Lauren Grogan Shoots Career-Best to Lead 2016 Michigan Women’s Open

Former U of M Golfer Lauren Grogan Shoots Career-Best to Lead Michigan Women’s Open THOMPSONVILLE – Lauren Grogan, a former University of Michigan golfer from Columbus, Ohio, who is coaching at Central Michigan University as a graduate assistant, calmly fired a career-best 7-under 65 Monday, and leads the 23rd Michigan PGA Women’s Open through one... Read more »

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Trail Daze: Part 2

Plans usually have a funny way of not going how you might expect. One day I was thinking I wouldn’t be going to Trail Days and the next day I’m back in Damascus, dancing shirtless in the woods. Friday morning rolled around and I found myself making my way into town and stumbling upon the local ......

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Episode 10: Tiny Enemies and Tall Friends

The summer solstice came and went, and with it rose the dawn of the mosquitos. After dwelling on the macroscopic for so long, glissading down massive ice ledges with our axes, watching the sun rise on the daunting profile of 13,000 foot mountains – our problems have taken an extremely microscopic turn. We’re observing pristine ......

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All Geared UP: SOBO Gear List

July 7th is the day, the day I hike Mt Katahdin and embark through the notorious 100 mile wilderness to kick off my 2016 SOBO Appalachian Trail thru hike! As exciting as it is, it’s just as exciting planning for it and figuring out all the little details and knick-knacks that I will bring. Here ......

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Brookmere by Onni

The Brookmere by Onni, offers a 28 story tower that will rise above the West Coquitlam.  Located at 535 North Road, Coquitlam, right in the heart of the new Burquitlam city centre. Brookmere blends Burnaby’s urban vive with the Coquitlam’s neighbourhood spirit.

Brookmere offers several amenities as well including a media room, yoga space, meeting room and 3^rd floor outdoor terrace with several garden plots. The media room is a great place to watch movies or the season finale of Game of Thrones.   On the other hand, the yoga space is a great place to exercise in. You can go to the yoga room and carry out yoga to stay fit or you can simply just go there and exercise however you want to. Moreover there are also 3^rd floor plots that you can go out in and enjoy the view in.

Another offering of Brookmere is the party room. The party room comes equipped with full kitchen and dining. The full kitchen and dining is offers you an all exclusive access to kitchen appliances. You can easily cook your favorite meals there. On the other hand, the dining is also a great place to go and sit in and have food in. Aside from these amenities, another great offering at the Brookmere is the professional equipped gym. The professional equipped gym allows you to work out the best free of charge. It lets you exercise and keep your health intact. There are not many condos that offer this type of facility but the Brookmere does. Moreover, there is also a 2^nd floor outdoor terrace there that you can go out in to get a great grip of the outdoors. It is an amazing way to refresh yourself and go outdoors and enjoy while having a cup of coffee.

Overall a very family friendly place, Brookmere is a great place to be in. With its price at $269,000. Aside from its architect, Brookmere offers an amazing neighbourhood spirit. It is family friendly and offers so many amenities that one is bound to relax and enjoy when being there. The Brookmere is therefore a great place to enjoy and be in. It is affordable, it is classy and it offers some of the best amenities there are. From yoga to terrace to a media room and a gym, Brookmere offers it all in one and at the most affordable price tag ever.

Brookmere starts at $269,000 and it has a total of 216 units.

 

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The Trouble With Trail Magic

“A good traveler leaves no footprints”- Lao Tzu Random acts of human kindness breathe life into the Appalachian Trail, marking the long distance hiking experience with an amount generosity that’s impossible to match. The subsequent moments are a vital part of what makes the hiking community unlike any other. But what happens when an innocent bystander discovers insulin syringes hidden ......

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Club Saver Review

Club Saver Grade: C Teacher’s Comments: It works as designed, but I’m not sure it is needed. The Club Saver is designed to protect the shafts and heads of clubs when the headcovers are off. The Club Saver is constructed from a closed-cell foam in a C-shape. This lets you quickly clip the Club Saver... Read more »

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Alex Dowsett omitted from Movistar’s Tour de France 2016 line-up

Nairo Quintana's Movistar and Fabio Aru's Astana name fiercely strong squads to challenge Chris Froome and Team Sky

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Tullymore Classic Week Is Here

I am, as I post this, at Tullymore for a round of golf just prior to the tournament playing …I’ll post photos later today. Tullymore Classic Week Arrives: Future LPGA Stars Shine at Tullymore CANADIAN LAKES – Tullymore Golf Resort, an award-winning world-class golf and lodging destination in the heart of Michigan, is the place... Read more »

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RoadCyclingUK Fantasy Tour de France 2016 coming soon

Great prizes from Merlin Cycles up for grabs - watch this space!

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WGC Bridgestone Winners and History

The WGC Bridgestone Invitational began life in 1962 as a four-man invitational tournament held at the Firestone Country Club. The field expanded, and by 1976, it was an official PGA Tour event known as the World Series of Golf. Thanks to the strength of field, it was considered just a step below the Majors, with... Read more »

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Callaway Apex CF 16 Irons

  Callaway Apex CF 16 at GolfSmith   Last year, I felt extremely fortunate that Callaway sent me a set of their Apex Irons for testing. They were at the time — and still are — the best-feeling, most accurate irons I have ever played. For the 2016 season, Callaway is releasing the Apex CF... Read more »

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Mark Cavendish and Steve Cummings spearhead Dimension Data’s bid for Tour de France stage wins

British duo both selected for African team, as Cavendish targets yellow jersey on stage one

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No pressure on Adam Yates for GC result at Tour de France

Young Brit to target stage wins as one of three protected riders in balanced Orica-GreenEDGE line-up

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Adam Blythe and Hannah Barnes crowned national champions in Stockton

Barnes beats sister to women's title; Blythe outsprints Mark Cavendish to claim blue, white and red jersey

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Hiker Box Diaries Episode 9: A Thousand Miles From Nowhere

” The mighty Sierra, miles in height, and so gloriously colored and so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city.” -John Muir The Sierra truly begins with the first major mountain pass. This is when the thruhiker climbs over Forrester Pass, gulps the ......

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The Shenandoah

  Into the Park Sarah and Scott made Waffles the next morning!  Then after a slow start (I didn’t want to leave!) they drove me back to the trail where I’d begin Shenandoah Park.  AWOL (My guide book) said the entrance station was a mile in so when I saw a permit station after 5 ......

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3 Blackout Shade Options

Looking for different types of blinds available that offer the benefits of blackout blinds? Below are 3 types of blackout shades you can choose from, including: blackout rolling shades, blackout cellular shades and blackout curtains.

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Blackout Roller Shades
Blackout roller blinds can be used anywhere but are especially useful in bedrooms, where those who struggle to doze off with the presence of natural light can remove this barrier to sleep. They also prevent the intrusion of car headlights and street lamps during the darker hours of the day, offering full control over the amount of illumination in the room.
Blackout blinds are also the most effective way of preventing draughts that rob rooms of heat during the winter, so can result in a warmer space and a potential saving on heating bills. But in order to achieve this, it is vital that the roller blind completely covers the window opening. Our bespoke service provides made to measure blackout roller blinds to fit all window dimensions – large or small.
These blinds are also available in a wide range of colours, allowing you to fit them in with your existing colour scheme or create a colourful feature in the window space. What’s more, they’re simple to install, making them an easy and stylish way to take control of the light levels in any room in the home. Source: DirectBlinds

Blackout Cellular Shades
It is available in a corded design that helps larger shades operate smoothly and a cordless design better suited for smaller shades. The shade comes in a variety of sizes to fit different window measurements. A durable polyester fabric resists stains and fraying. Users can raise the blinds completely for an outdoor view, and the outside color is white to coordinate with any exterior paint job. Day and night options are available with two shade linings for varying levels of opacity. Source: eBay

Blackout Curtains
Blackout drapery panels add a light-blocking application to the classic look of draperies. For the best in light blocking, you can add a blackout drape over a blackout shade to get all the benefits of multiple types of window treatments. Source: Blinds

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Trail Days: Part 1

Waking up in the morning is an elusive thing to articulate. We slowly and sensitively shift gears from the unconscious to the conscious. We become aware that we’ve left the world of dreams and are back in our familiar waking life. I find it calming and comforting some mornings, and other mornings I awake in ......

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Weeks 13 & 14: Goodbye South, Goodbye Rocksylvania

Tomorrow I’ll reach Delaware Water Gap and say a fond farewell to the state of Pennsylvania, and by fond I mean I am very happy to say goodbye to Pennsylvania. Hiking north, you’re often warned of the rocks awaiting you in the great state of Pennsylvania. But you say, “Yeah, sure…” (or at least I ......

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Welcome To The Hotel California

If I can give any piece of advice to future thru hikers, take your time and do fun/weird/crazy shit any chance you get out here, because the trail ain't going anywhere....

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600 Miles: Short States. Zeroes. Wildlife.

The slabs of smooth granite and open summit vistas along the New Jersey and New York border and the emerald grasslands of Harriman State Park. Summer is here and the living is easy. Sort of....

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Greenbrier Classic Cancelled

Sadly, the Greenbrier Classic has been cancelled. It was the right call for an area that has been ravaged by the worst flooding since 1985. We are heartbroken by the devastation that the residents of West Virginia are experiencing at this time and the reports of lives lost due to the terrible flooding,” said PGA TOUR... Read more »

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Sam Weatherhead Wins 2016 Michigan Amateur Championship

MSU Golfer Sam Weatherhead of Grand Rapids Wins 2016 Michigan Amateur Championship BATH – Sam Weatherhead, a 21-year-old Michigan State University golfer from Grand Rapids, said winning the Michigan Amateur Championship had been a goal of his since he started playing golf. “Being from Michigan, born and raised, it was definitely a goal, and I knew... Read more »

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Week One: A Very Picturesque Brick Wall

I didn’t sleep much the night before, mind racing through lists and lists of things “to do”. I think I even had a stress dream about leaving for Pawling with nothing but a roll of toilet paper and my trekking poles. But the sun came up, my alarm went off and the day of departure ...

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Woah, We’re (Almost) Half-Way There

Hey hikerfriends! It’s been a hot minute since I updated. Sorry. It doesn’t mean I’m not thinking of you. When last we spoke, I was recovering from my Marathon Day in Damascus, VA, at mile 470. That was a rough aftermath- raw skin, blisters, a maybe-sprained ankle. We ended up taking not one but TWO ......

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A Day in the Life

Through all the excitement, there's less exciting aspects of a thru-hike (for me anyway) that I experience on a daily basis. As of right now, it goes something like this:...

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Week 2: Salisbury, CT to Dalton, MA (1498.7- 1568.7)

BBQs, Canoes and a little unplanned SOBO-ing...

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The MAINE highlights of the first 200 Miles

I’m sitting in a library in the booming metropolis of Rangely, ME. My clothes emanate a distinctly smokey scent, my feet are throbbing and I’m nursing what I believe to be a cocktail of hangover and exhaustion.  It’s been 22 days and 220.4 miles since I’ve started this SOBO adventure and things are finally starting ......

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GEAR REVIEW: SIERRA DESIGNS NIGHTWATCH 2 FL

The length of this tent makes for the perfect Long Person Haven. The spine of the tent is tall, allowing my 6'3 partner to sit comfortably inside. Goliath was impressed with the tent's ability to house him comfortably, with an inch or two to spare at either end of him. ...

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Flooding At The Greenbrier

A southern West Virginia friend posted this image of the Greenbrier flooding on Facebook. Devastating. He reminded me, though, that a similar thing happened in 1985, when we were at school at West Virginia University in Morgantown. I remember some university efforts at the time to provide aid. Here’s a video Bubba Watson (who lives at... Read more »

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Knee-ding Support

I’m benched. I’m at home. I’m currently wearing soft cotton clothes, in my air-conditioned home, sipping real coffee out of a ceramic mug and feeling terribly sorry for myself. Sarah Mclachlin is playing in the background, forcing me into appalling posture, and there’s a big fat wrap around my left knee. About a month ago, ......

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Season 2, Episode 2 (Crossed our first state line into NH & more thoughts)

Ok let’s start with some good news. Just two days ago, we crossed our first state line! That’s right, we are officially in New Hampshire! Well, sort of. Actually, we missed Maine so much that we decided to come back. To clarify, our friend/ trail angel/ fellow thru-hiker/ trail maintainer, John (Zephyr), and his wife ......

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Weatherhead, Hrynewich, Mancinelli and Lewis Are Final Four In Michigan Amateur

Weatherhead, Hrynewich, Mancinelli and Lewis Are Final Four In Michigan Amateur BATH – A Michigan State golfer, a University of Michigan golfer, a Grand Valley State golfer and a former Hope College golfer make up a young and strong final four in the 105th Michigan Amateur Championship presented by Carl’s Golfland at Eagle Eye Golf... Read more »

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Michigan Women’s Open Starts Monday At Crystal Mountain

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN HOSTS MICHIGAN WOMEN’S OPEN STARTING MONDAY  THOMPSONVILLE – Crystal Mountain Resort will host the Michigan Women’s Open for the 14th consecutive time starting Monday on the Mountain Ridge Golf Course. The 23rd edition of the championship, which does not require Michigan residency, will feature an international field of 88 golfers, including professionals and... Read more »

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Golf Course Turtles

I spotted this turtle family when I visited The Captain’s Club at Woodfield, a Ray Floyd-designed golf course in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

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Preparing for Trail – Part 4: Training

This is the last post before I start my adventure! Read about what we are doing to physically prepare for our trip!...

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Mark Cavendish selected for Rio 2016 Olympics

Manxman set to ride omnium; Chris Froome and Lizzie Armitstead head up road teams

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Potty Putter

Potty Putter Putting Mat Golf Game Ridiculous Golf  Item Of The Week

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Red, white and blue: what does it mean to pull on the British champion’s jersey?

Defending women's champion Lizzie Armitstead and former men's winners Brian Smith, Kristian House and Russ Downing reflect on their time as national champs

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Former Pro, Eight College Golfers, Part of “Sweet 16” in Michigan Amateur Championship

Former Pro, Eight College Golfers, Part of “Sweet 16” in Michigan Amateur Championship BATH – Andy Matthews, the 2001 Michigan Amateur champion from Ada, is back in amateur golf and loving it. “I’m having a blast,” said the 36-year-old former professional tour golfer who won two matches Thursday to reach the prestigious “Sweet 16” of... Read more »

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Shanendoah Part 2 – Now We’re Glamping, Baby! (Days 74 to 77, Lewis Mountain Campground to Front Royal)

Glamping (verb): Glamorous camping; when rich b*****s can pay someone to do all the work for them. “Oh Heathcliffe dear, I’m ever so glad we are glamping this weekend. By the way,is the butler done catching our trout?” Courtesy of our good friends at Urban Dictionary. — Day 74 Start: Bushcamp short of Bearfence Mountain ......

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Eleven guaranteed ways to p*ss off your fellow cyclists on a group ride

Wheelsucking, over-braking and what else to avoid on the club run

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Why Western Medicine Misses the Mark on Lyme Disease: An Interview with Stephen Harrod Buhner

As it turns out, everything we’ve been told about Lyme disease is wrong. Conventional wisdom states that Lyme disease results from being bitten by a deer tick infected with a certain strain of bacteria, called Borrelia burgdorferi. This tick must remain attached to its host for at least 36 hours. If symptoms common to Lyme disease begin to manifest, a blood ......

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This Week’s Top Instagram Photos From the #PCT

Thru-hiking season is in full throttle on the #PCT! And there are some great photos floating around thanks to all the hikers out there! Unfortunately, if you are reading this right now, you probably aren’t out on the trail. Good news, this is the next best thing! We continue to peruse Instagram in search of ......

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Shanendoah Part 1 – A Glimpse of the Good Life (Days 70 to 73, Waynesboro to Lewis Mountain Campground)

Day 70 Start: Rockfish Gap / Waynesboro VA Finish: Rockfish Gap / Waynesboro VA AT Miles Hiked Today: 0! Overall AT Miles Hiked: 861.4 Miles To Go Until Katahdin: 1,327.7 An excellent zero day today. Crusher and I woke up around 7, then wandered down to the extremely subpar continental breakfast in the Super 8 lobby. ......

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Accessing the Appalachian Trail: A List of Shuttles and Taxi Services Covering the Trail

Do a quick Google search of “How do I get to [insert town] on the AT?” and you won’t get very far. A few posts may  have been made 5 or so years ago on WhiteBlaze.net if you’re searching for one of the big trail towns (Damascus, Monson, Duncannon), but search for easy access to ......

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Writing Love Letters on the AT

When you're alone in the woods, sometimes you talk to yourself. And sometimes talking to yourself turns into talking to your ex boyfriend. ...

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WVU Golf’s Schneider Nominated For Big 12 Sportsperson Of The Year

Schneider Named Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year Nominee MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (June 22, 2016) – West Virginia University golfer Avery Schneider has been nominated for the 2016 Big 12 Male Sportsperson of the Year as announced by the league on Wednesday. Schneider, who played in nine tournaments for the Mountaineers, displayed his integrity on the... Read more »

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Week 13: Meet Virginia

You know, I’ve read easily dozens hiking blogs that mention how wrong the statement “Virginia is flat” is completely and totally wrong. But I’ve never once actually heard someone say or read a blog that actually made that statement. Is this a myth that failed to live as long as its mythbuster? Or maybe the ......

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