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Getting in shape is like riding a bicycle. No, really, it's like riding a bicycle.
Biking is a low-impact exercise, and it's often good for those whose knees may prevent them from running. Plus, it's a chance to burn calories while seeing the great outdoors - a 150-pound person biking at 13.9 mph can burn 264 calories in 30 minutes.
Whether you are a novice or an experienced bike rider, two events in the fall have a bike ride for you. The first is on Sunday, as One Less Car presents their 17th Annual Tour du Port, where participants travel through Baltimore's historic neighborhoods, waterfront areas and scenic parks. One Less Car is a non-profit organization dedicated to walking, bicycling and mass transit alternatives. Register here.
The next bike event is the Save-A-Limb Bike Ride on Sunday, October 17 at Oregon Ridge Park. Options for riders are either a 60-mile, 30-mile, 15-mile and 6-mile family ride. Proceeds benefit the Save-A-Limb Fund, which assists those with limb or joint deformities. If you don't want to bike but still want to help, volunteers are needed.
You can see more bike events in 2010 in Maryland at the Oxon Hill Bike and Trail Club site here.
- Kentucky Ranks 37th, Louisville 33rd In Percentage Of Commuters Who Bike Or Walk To Work
Kentucky ranks 37th in the nation for its number of commuters who bike or walk to work. Of the 51 largest cities in the county, Louisville ranks 33rd. These are the findings of the Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report,...
- Checking In With Our Save-a-limb Riders
Editor's Note: We've asked two former LifeBridge Health orthopedic patients to do the Save-A-Limb ride in October. As they train, they'll be sharing their experiences here on the LifeBridge Health blog. Today, here about the first month of...
- Meet Our Save-a-limb Riders!
Editor's Note: We've asked two former LifeBridge Health orthopedic patients to do the Save-A-Limb bike ride in October. As they train, they'll be sharing their experiences here on the LifeBridge Health blog. Today, meet rider Randy Reisfeld!...
- Sign Up For The Save-a-limb Ride
Registration is open for the 4th annual Save-A-Limb Ride and Festival, which will be Sunday, September 13, at Oregon Ridge Park. This event benefits the Save-A-Limb Fund, a non-profit organization established with the goal of advancing patient care and...
- Bike Helmets Are A Must
It?s the time of year to jump back on the bike and enjoy the spring weather. But before you head for the Gwynn Falls Trail, remember your bike helmet. Even experienced bike riders cannot always avoid collisions. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
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Fall Into Biking
Getting in shape is like riding a bicycle. No, really, it's like riding a bicycle.
Biking is a low-impact exercise, and it's often good for those whose knees may prevent them from running. Plus, it's a chance to burn calories while seeing the great outdoors - a 150-pound person biking at 13.9 mph can burn 264 calories in 30 minutes.
Whether you are a novice or an experienced bike rider, two events in the fall have a bike ride for you. The first is on Sunday, as One Less Car presents their 17th Annual Tour du Port, where participants travel through Baltimore's historic neighborhoods, waterfront areas and scenic parks. One Less Car is a non-profit organization dedicated to walking, bicycling and mass transit alternatives. Register here.
The next bike event is the Save-A-Limb Bike Ride on Sunday, October 17 at Oregon Ridge Park. Options for riders are either a 60-mile, 30-mile, 15-mile and 6-mile family ride. Proceeds benefit the Save-A-Limb Fund, which assists those with limb or joint deformities. If you don't want to bike but still want to help, volunteers are needed.
You can see more bike events in 2010 in Maryland at the Oxon Hill Bike and Trail Club site here.
- Kentucky Ranks 37th, Louisville 33rd In Percentage Of Commuters Who Bike Or Walk To Work
Kentucky ranks 37th in the nation for its number of commuters who bike or walk to work. Of the 51 largest cities in the county, Louisville ranks 33rd. These are the findings of the Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report,...
- Checking In With Our Save-a-limb Riders
Editor's Note: We've asked two former LifeBridge Health orthopedic patients to do the Save-A-Limb ride in October. As they train, they'll be sharing their experiences here on the LifeBridge Health blog. Today, here about the first month of...
- Meet Our Save-a-limb Riders!
Editor's Note: We've asked two former LifeBridge Health orthopedic patients to do the Save-A-Limb bike ride in October. As they train, they'll be sharing their experiences here on the LifeBridge Health blog. Today, meet rider Randy Reisfeld!...
- Sign Up For The Save-a-limb Ride
Registration is open for the 4th annual Save-A-Limb Ride and Festival, which will be Sunday, September 13, at Oregon Ridge Park. This event benefits the Save-A-Limb Fund, a non-profit organization established with the goal of advancing patient care and...
- Bike Helmets Are A Must
It?s the time of year to jump back on the bike and enjoy the spring weather. But before you head for the Gwynn Falls Trail, remember your bike helmet. Even experienced bike riders cannot always avoid collisions. According to the Centers for Disease Control...