One of my favorite activities on any rails-to-trail is observing wildlife. Depending on the trail, you can see anything from deer, fox, snakes, turtles and all kinds of birds, even larger ones such as owls, hawks and eagles.  If I see any smaller wildlife resting on the trail I find myself in a bit of a dilemma.  Should I leave it alone or try to "encourage" the animal to move along so it doesn't get run over by other riders?  Generally, it's best to simply enjoy your wild encounters and move on.  Occasionally, though, I have felt the necessity to gently urge the more delicate locals to move off the trail and onto the nearby grass.

No one wants to think about getting hurt when biking, but it does happen.  These are the most common biking injuries that affect most bikers.

Choosing the right bike is very important. It doesn’t have to be a complicated task, however, if you understand some basic guidelines. It doesn’t matter if you’re buying an adult bike or a kid’s bike, a bike for a new cyclist or a bike for a serious competitor the basic things that you should look for are the same. No matter what type of bike you are buying there are some general things to look for.

The quest begins in 1990. I awoke one morning, looked in the mirror and realized that I felt old, ugly and fat. I was 36, ten pounds over weight and had to stop at the top of each flight of stairs just to breathe. My energy level was low and I felt that my life had lost direction.

Yes, I knew that proper diet, rest, relaxation and exercise were the keys to a happy, productive life. I held a blue belt in taekwondo, an advanced open water certification in scuba diving, had kayaked Class III rapids and had jumped out of an airplane. I had tried walking, aerobic dance and running. None of those interested me for long. So, my friend Stephanie and I decided that we were going to change our lives...