On Oct. 13, Ride 2 Recovery, in conjunction with The Mann Group and Liberty Bikes, will host the Honor Ride Asheville. Ride 2 Recovery is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to improve the health and wellness of healing heroes through mental and physical rehabilitation programs that feature cycling as
By Thomas Henson Mountain biking started as a sport of rebels – kids who used to “color outside the lines” grew up wanting to bike someplace other than well-worn roads. Today, while the activity has become respectable for every age group and demographic, mountain bikers still cultivate a spirit
By Paul Bloom Biking vacations are a great way to see new places while burning enough calories to allow guilt-free consumption of the local cuisine. Indeed, depending on your itinerary and the terrain it covers, you can easily come back from a carbo-loading bike trip lighter and fitter than
By Angelina Stevens “If it makes you uncomfortable, just don’t do it.” That was the comment that propelled me over a 10-foot drop-off on my mountain bike powered by pure fear and determination. I am pretty sure my eyes were closed most of the way, but the reward of facing
The eighth annual le Tour de Femme is a women-only full metric century, half-metric century and15-mile bicycle ride scheduled for Oct. 12, 2013, in Cary. Le Tour de Femme benefits the Livestrong Foundation and the Angel Fund of Rex Hospital. The mission of the all-women ride is to raise
E3: Elite Human Performance is excited to announce the return of the Triad’s premier Pink Ribbon Ride this fall. On Oct. 12, participants of the 2013 Gran Fondo with Friends will have the opportunity to ride with special guest retired pro cyclist George Hincapie as we ride together to change the picture
Ten area teens will pedal with purpose this summer, riding some 3,700 miles over a 10-week period, from Maryland to Oregon. The group, dubbed “Lucky 13,” a play on the year 2013, aims to raise $30,000 for UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, with a portion on the money going
By Jennifer Kirby Knowing that others see him as an inspiration feels “very, very strange” to Bradley Hintze. “From my perspective I am just living my life, going to school, doing research, riding my bike, doing things I enjoy – just enjoying life, like I am sure most people
By Emily Wegmann, MPT, OCS and Sarah Talley, PT, DPT Whether you are a novice rider or competitive cyclist, a little saddle soreness is to be expected on the first few rides of the season. It’s a good idea to get a good bike fit, comfortable saddle and the
Ride Without Limits is a cycling event for the whole family. Hit the road with us to spread awareness, raise money and celebrate our friends and neighbors overcoming disabilities and mental-health challenges to live without limits! Challenge Your Body & Inspire Your Spirit at RWL~NC Coastal: Oct.
