I just learned about a great movement to support pro-bike policies and spread the joy of bikes! Check out PeopleForBikes.org! They’re uniting one million people in support of a better world for biking – one that’s safer, more convenient, and more [...]
Ozark Greenways is helping to make Springfield, Missouri a better place to ride. Help build the momentum by donating $1 or more here. Spread the word! SHARE: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share [...]
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Likened to a modern day Mark Twain on wheels, Mr. Kurmaskie is a national biking advocate from Portland, Oregon, a storyteller, a satirical performer and bestselling author of seven books about cycling.” Joe Kurmaskie will be speaking and entertaining on [...]
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[A] study from Denmark followed 5106 cyclists for 18 years and showed that men who cycled very fast survived 5.3 years longer, and men who cycled moderately fast lived 2.9 years longer than men who cycled slowly. For women the [...]
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Note: This article was published in the Feb/Mar 2012 issue of Greene Magazine! A family bicycle ride is a terrific way to get outdoors and enjoy quality time together. To get started, go on a few short rides around the [...]
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Yesterday was an unseasonably warm, and unusually windy day. I have been riding for a week or two doing 10 mile rides, and today would be my first longer ride of the season. I planned to ride to Sunrise Café down [...]
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Back on the bike today to start training for another MS150 ride coming up in May. Please donate to help me reach my $300 goal to fight Multiple Sclerosis. SHARE: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share [...]
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My niece, Lindsay, says she and her husband are in, so it’s a go! Commit to join us on the Frisco, Texas to Texas Motor Speedway Bike MS ride in May, 2012, by registering for only $10.25 on 10/25. Then subscribe to [...]
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Loaded bicycle touring allows you time to slow down and enjoy the basics. You pack life’s essentials on a simple human-powered machine and set out at a pace fast enough to cover great distances, yet slow enough to feel connected [...]
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Keep a log of your rides, and you might be surprised how fast your speed and endurance progress. Something almost magical happens when you record the results of your efforts. Here is a simple Excel spreadsheet you can download for [...]
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