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Linking Together for a Cure

Do you know what the major cause of serious chronic disease is in America? The answer – autoimmune disease of which there are more than 100 types. ARRDA (Auto Immune Related Diseases Association, Inc.) explains, “One of the functions of the immune system is to protect the body by responding to invading microorganisms, such as viruses or bacteria

Girl Age 4 Teaches How to Ride

Watch this confident 4 year old explain how to ride a bike without training wheels. Learning to ride a bike took her and her 3 year old sister one day to master. If you want your children or grandchildren to learn to ride, don’t forget safety gear.

Super Highway Just for Bikes

Would you be more inclined to ride a bicycle if a super highway were built in your community where your safety and convenience had been taken into consideration and incorporated into the design? Imagine cycling in your neighborhood for eleven miles without stopping, while enjoying peace of mind where shrubs, flowers and scenic vistas encompass your every view. Clearly not all bike paths are created equal,

Finding Motivation to Ride

Can’t count how many times I set out to ride only to find myself too busy, too tired, and most of the time unmotivated to make the effort. There’s definitely a long list of excuses we can come up with, “The weather is bad, my bike isn’t ready, I’m not ready, probably get dropped on that one hill, don’t know if I’ll make it on time, the cat probably needs me at home.”

How To Change a Flat Tire

Are you prepared to change a flat? If you said no, then you should probably expect a long walk home at some point. Getting a flat tire on a ride is a matter of “if” not “when”. Even the most conscientious of cyclists get a flat once in awhile. It’s easy to prepare. Start by purchasing a saddle bag large enough for a new tube, a set of levers and means to inflate the tube. If you are not sure what size or type of tube to purchase, ask your local bike shop for assistance.

Pic of the Day – I Love Lucy

If you enjoy cycling and viewing public art, you will enjoy cycling around Culver City, California, also known as “The Heart of Screenland.” If you didn’t already know it, Culver City is where Hollywood movies are really made.

Autoimmune Walk 2018

The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association’s (AARDA) has launched whats known as the Auto Immune Walk nationwide to raise funds for a cure and raise awareness of the magnitude that these immune related diseases have on so many Americans. Immune diseases affect 1 in 5, that’s 20% or approximately 50 million Americans. AARDA encourages us all to get involved, because together WE CAN make a difference!

Where there is a will there is a way!

How many bikes do you see in this picture? This driver is clearly on a mission, to get this mound of bikes transported someplace and on the freeway no less. That old adage is true; “Where there is a will, there is a way!” I like to think that somewhere there is a group of women waiting to take these bikes out for a ride. Don’t let anything get in your way of exercise, fun riding a bike and enjoying the great outdoors!

Women’s Bike vs. Men’s Bike

Of the many challenge’s women face in the sport of cycling, purchasing a bike can definitely be one of them. Should you purchase a women’s specific bike?
There are a number of manufacturers, e.g., Canyon, Trek, etc. that offer bikes that have been manufactured specifically for women offering choices for comfort by tailoring a bike’s geometry in the following ways: