Take a Summer Tour on Two Wheels

France is famous for the Eiffel Tower, its pastries, and scores of fabulous museums, but if you are looking to gain a unique perspective of the City of Lights then this next trip might be exactly what you are looking for. The Backroads of Burgundy package allows you to tour France’s quaint villages on two wheels. You’ll bike through some of the country’s most picturesque countryside, and with all the exercise you’ll be getting you’ll likely feel better after your trip than you have in a while. For just $1,099 per person (taxes included) you will receive seven nights’ accommodations, … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Famous Faces Try to Lure Tourists to New York and Touring North Dakota on Two Wheel

What do actor Kevin Bacon, MTV personality Coltrane Curtis and musician Itzhak Perlman all have in common? They want you to visit their favorite Big Apple haunts. And thanks to a new ad campaign you’ll discover where these famous faces hang out in the city during their downtime. Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb, MTV fashion VJ Coltrane Curtis and Perlman are among the famous New Yorkers who have joined the newly expanded citywide welcome campaign for foreign travelers. The idea behind the new project, according to tourism officials, is to provide insider tips from celebrities and local experts about … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Singapore’s New Ultra-Luxe Airport Terminal and a Bicyclist’s Worst Enemy

If your air travels take you to Singapore any time soon you will be among the first to experience life at the newest and most luxurious airport terminals in the world. Changi Airport Terminal 3 opened to the public on Wednesday and it’s already causing quite a stir among frequent flyers. The state-of-the-art structure features first-class restaurants, a host of upscale shops, a vertical garden of climbing plants and four waterfalls that spans 984 feet inside the main building. It also boasts a roof with more than 900 skylights and reflector panels that automatically allow an optimum amount of natural … Continue reading →

Get Biking

We all know May is the month we celebrate our dear mothers and recognize the sacrifice made by our military service men and women. But, did you know that the month of May is also the time of the year when the nation commemorates the bicycle? Yes, May is National Bike Month—and there is no better time to get your family out on two wheels to enjoy the beautiful spring weather. The country is filled with top-rate bike trails just waiting for you to make tracks on them. Here are a few of that consistently rank as the most popular … Continue reading →

Biking and Walking Tours Of Europe

I look back at my years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with great fondness. However, I do have a couple of regrets–one being that I never took the opportunity as an undergraduate to participate in a European exchange program. I am now a mother to a young child and I fear it may be a while before I get the chance to fulfill my dream of visiting France, Switzerland, Austria, other European destinations I have longed to explore. Of course, that hasn’t stopped me from earmarking some tours I would be interested in signing up for. If you are looking … Continue reading →

Do You Brake (Or Veer) For Bicyclists?

In the past I have written blogs about the importance of wearing a bike helmet, but prior to yesterday I never thought about how I reacted when driving by bicyclists who were not wearing helmets. Perhaps, I shook my head in disgust or let out a sigh, or perhaps, even hoped that they wouldn’t get into an accident. But, I never took into account what I did behind the wheel. Well, not until yesterday. Yesterday I read an interesting report done by a Bristish professor who was run over twice by vehicles while he conducted a study on bicycle safety. … Continue reading →

Vacationing on Two Wheels

Cycling through Europe… if you think it sounds like an adventure reserved for college coeds… or people named Lance Armstrong… think again. The chance to grab a bike and navigate through the spectacularly scenic European countryside doesn’t have to be merely a “dream vacation,” it can be reality. In fact, not only can it be a reality, I have found a travel company that is currently offering a package deal that will allow you to see a secluded Mediterranean island on two-wheels. Breakaway Adventures, a company that specializes in fully-supported independent walking and cycling tours, is giving you the chance … Continue reading →

Bike Fitting –The Key To Finding The Perfect Bike

If you have been watching current coverage of the Tour de France you have no doubt seen that the riders are mere extensions of the expensive bikes that help them traverse the French Alps and navigate through the seemingly endless stretches of farmland on their way to the race’s finish line in Paris. The rider’s bikes seem to fit their bodies as well as their Lycra riding suits do. But for the rest of us recreational bikers, two-wheeling may begin to hurt after a short ride to the park. It’s during those moments that many of us have discovered what … Continue reading →

Your Child’s Bike—Shopping For Quality

School’s out… which means hundreds of thousands of children across the country are traveling to the pool, around the neighborhood, and to the corner store on two-wheels. To insure your children arrive at their destination safely, it’s critical that their “wheels” are the right fit. So how do you shop for a quality bike? The number one factor to remember when purchasing a child’s bike is to not buy one that is too big, with the idea that your child will grow into it. A bike that is too big is not safe. There are, however, bikes designed to accommodate … Continue reading →

BICYCLING – PROPER HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT

Many people do not realize how much difference a bike ride will make with the proper handlebar adjustment. The key is that your bike saddle height and adjustment should be a part of any adjustment of the handlebar height and position. In other words, if you adjust one, the other would likely need to be adjusted as well. Unfortunately, most people will make one adjustment without the other, which leads to discomfort and potential risk for injury. When buying a new bike, your most important decision will be on the frame size followed by the ability to adjust features such … Continue reading →