Family bike rides are terrific for spending quality time together! They’re social, educational, active, and memorable. Ride around the neighborhood, or take a picnic and explore trails at a park. Kids of all ages will have fun feeling more grown […]
Archive for August, 2011
Family Bike Rides
Posted in 50-Word Articles, Bicycling Inspiration, Family on August 31, 2011 | 2 Comments »
ERK, IRK, or URK?
Posted in 50-Word Articles, Fun on August 30, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“ERK!” my son shouts out as we pass the remains of something dead lying on the side of the road. “No, that was definitely an IRK,” I reply. “I’m pretty sure it was an URK,” my other son chimes in. […]
Dogs and Bikes
Posted in 50-Word Articles, Safety, tagged dogs on August 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Dogs love chasing bikes and I’ve yet to see one check for traffic before darting out. Experienced cyclists invoke various time-tested maneuvers with reflex-like reaction to avoid getting bit, but can’t protect dogs from traffic. Please keep us both safe […]
What is Your Dream?
Posted in 50-Word Articles, Bicycling Inspiration on August 26, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Cycling across the United States was my childhood dream that became a reality decades later. Others have pedaled across their state, around the world, or on open-ended rides without a predetermined final destination. How? Make the decision. Pick a realistic […]
Share the Road
Posted in 50-Word Articles, Recommended Products, Safety on August 25, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Be a friendly cyclist. Sharing the road is a two-way street. Use a good rear-view mirror and when cars can’t pass safely, pull over to let them by when it’s safe to do so. Then wave to thank them for […]
The Cycle Goes On
Posted in 50-Word Articles, Family, Fun on August 24, 2011 | 2 Comments »
A young boy traverses his expanding world on his bicycle. Almost without realizing it, he learns to ride with increased skill as he grows older. Now he gives his young son a bicycle and they have fun riding together. Their […]