I hear this phrase a lot: “I’m going to start bike riding so I can get back in shape.” But if you go for a walk, and your Fitbit battery isn’t charged, does it actually count? It’s shorthand for “I [want|need|have been told] to exercise
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Thank You, Mary Harris
Late in January, Bike Fun made a presentation at the Madison/Rivergate FiftyForward as part of their Post-Holiday Wellness Fair. The topic was bike riding at any age, with a smattering of bike and traffic law. I cued up a slide on Tennessee Bike Law and
Obstacles and Opportunities: Cold
Whether you are a “20 degrees is cold” rider or “40 degrees is cold” rider, we can all agree that if you aren’t dressed for the weather you won’t be happy. Cold weather riding comes with its own set of restrictions, especially for those with
Can’t Ride? Do This Instead, Part Two
I mentioned being off of my bike for 4 weeks in the last blog post, and I offered some suggestions of things you can do. I wasn’t done with my list – so, here are MORE SUGGESTIONS. (Of course, these are applicable even if you
Can’t Ride? Do This Instead, Part One
For the past 4 weeks, I’ve been off of my bike. And it’s killing me. The weather has been perfect – rain-free, warm but not too warm during the day, low humidity – and all I can do is sit back and watch. What if