By Brian Diaz Summer is definitely here! The hot and muggy days, a staple of North Carolina this time of year, are in full force! This usually means cycling enthusiasts are trying to get on the road early in the morning or finding shade off-road in the woods on
By Thomas Henson Jr. I have been road cycling for many years, but my first experience with cycling as a young adult was mountain biking. Back then, I was still young enough to think I was invincible. The cuts and scrapes collected from conquering rocks, roots, and steep trails
By Allyce Morino “What keeps me focused? The next rest stop!” laughed Sharon Roggenbuck, veteran rider of the Bike MS: Historic New Bern ride. This year will mark Roggenbuck’s 28th year riding in the event, and at 77-years-old, she is showing no sign of quitting. On September 10 and
By Thomas Henson Jr. Cyclists know that every ride holds the risk of a bike-car collision. We understand that danger on an intellectual level, but we don’t dwell on it. We push aside thoughts of an unpredictable outcome too horrible to contemplate. If we didn’t, bikes would collect cobwebs
By Thomas Henson Jr. It’s inevitable: If you ride enough miles, you will eventually witness or be a victim of a collision with a car or truck. Each year in the United States, about 50,000 cyclists end up in hospital emergency rooms after a motor vehicle crash. In my
By Amanda Kerr Laura Cordes knows endurance. She knows a thing or two about what it takes to push yourself – physically and mentally – to stay the course and go the distance. But about a year ago, Cordes started having lower back pain after years of cycling. As
Soon the Bike Virginia Tour will celebrate its 30th birthday. During those years an estimated 20,000 participants have explored Virginia’s scenic, historic, and rural roads on two wheels. The Right Blend of Hotels and Camping Camping has always been a core part of the event with about 50% of
Step 1. Gather your materials: 1 piece of 6”x12” corrugated cardboard, tape measure, and chalk or crayon. Step 2. Place cardboard on bench (chair, steps, etc.) then sit down on the cardboard with your feet elevated (so knees are above hips). Your end position should look similar to your
How would your high school or middle school child like to have the opportunity to ride and race on a mountain bike team with his or her peers? Does your child love to ride a bike, but you just don’t have the time, the skill or the experience to
How would your high school or middle school child like to have the opportunity to ride and race on a mountain bike team with his or her peers? Does your child love to ride a bike, but you just don’t have the time, the skill or the experience to
