Six lessons I learned in 30 days of biking

Health and happiness lead the list of things I appreciate more

Riding every day in April reminded me of all the benefits of cycling as a healthy activity – especially the pure joy of doing it.

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30 days of biking . . . and then some

Making the pledge swept away my excuses and got me back out there

I really needed to get moving again this spring. The pledge was simple. Ride every day in in April. Any destination, any distance. The reality was not so simple, but so worth it.

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Travelin' Light - Safely

My top six rules for keeping the wheel side down

I've met with all kinds of hazards training for an upcoming bke tour. With T-minus-2 days til we roll out, it's time to tie up the safety plan for our trip. Here are my top six rules for staying safe, in Part Three of the "Travelin' Light" series.

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Top five apps for travelin' light

Being prepared without dragging along the library

I try to be ready for anything on the road, a tendency that was burned in during my scout leader years of "Being Prepared." Smartphones make it easy to bring along maps, itineraries, tour guides and resources – so all the information you need is in your hip pocket.

Here are my favorites, in Part Two of the "Travelin' Light" series.

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