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Some thoughts on The Bicycle...  Almost everyone has owned or ridden a bicycle at one point in their life. Some had some great experiences while others...maybe not so positive. My mother was one of those not so fortunate ones that crashed on a bike as a kid and she never really tried again. Even though she never rode a bike again, she had a bicycle story to tell friends and family. A bicycle is an investment in your physical and mental health, in your journey for adventure and freedom and an investment into procrastination.  Think about it! You have a...

So, you want to keep in shape over the winter and you are wondering what is the best way. The best way to keep fitness levels up over the winter is to stay active! Simple. Keep yourself active in whatever way is going to get you off the couch and out the door.   If you logged a lot of summer time KMs changing your activity for something like XC skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, swimming or any sport that keeps your endurance up is a great choice. Don’t forget to throw in a weekly easy pace ride in there.   Of...