New Mountain Bike Team Launches: Search and Rescue Unit
March 21, 2014
I can’t imagine the terror of spending the night in the woods, alone, cold and wondering if I am on my final ride.That’s what happened to one unlucky Redwood City resident …
George Koenig is a Bicycle Roll Model
February 14, 2014
George Koenig, 78, puts in the miles on his road bike week after week, at a fairly relaxing pace, unlike the days when he was pushing himself to the max, training for the Olympics.
Melissa Fritchle: Sex Therapist to Train Nuns, Priests in Kenya
When you introduce yourself as a sex therapist, people can have all kinds of reactions, says Melissa Fritchle.
Bikers Beware of Ohlone Tiger Beetles
January 10, 2014
Mountain bikers, now you can add another resolution to your New Year’s list. For 2014, I hope you strive to bike better, smarter and beware of the beetles…
Kids, Bikes and Holidays, A Memorable Combination
December 13, 2013
Many adults remember their first bicycle ride as a rite of passage. Thanks to fond memories, they look forward to sharing that excitement with their own kids.
Zip Lining in The Redwoods
I felt like Katniss, zipping through the towering trees on a thrilling ride. Fortunately for me, despite the incredible adrenaline rush, I was not fighting for my life like the young heroine of The Hunger Games. Instead I was going to zip line through the redwoods.
Aerial Arts Get a Boost
Pole dancing is not just for strippers, explained Jeanette Bent, a dancer, teacher and performer who recently opened Aerial Arts Santa Cruz.
Bicycling Shouldn’t be a Death Sentence
November 8, 2013
I don’t expect to die when I go out for a bike ride. Yes, I realize riding my bike on trails or on streets can be dangerous, even fatal, due to traffic, weather and other risk factors. To try and stay safe on my favorite form of transportation, I take recommended precautions like dressing in bright colors…