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Pedaling for Peace - Santa Cruz Women Bicycle in the United Arab Emirates

Location: February 14, 2013 When Lilly Ann Popken first mentioned she planned to do a bicycle tour in the Middle East, I smiled and nodded politely. Type: Spin CityArticle Subject: CyclingPublication...

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Cycling Community Shows Police Support

March 7, 2013 As I stood on Ocean Street yesterday, along with hundreds of others, watching the solemn motorcade head to San Jose for the memorial of Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker and detective Elizabeth...

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Divas Get Dirty at Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival

April 12, 2013 Joh Rathbun and Kathy King have never competed in a dirt jump competition, but the two mountain bike riders may soar skywards this weekend during the fourth annual Santa Cruz Mountain...

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Local Cyclists Flock to Monterey for Sea Otter Classic

A sure sign of spring is the migration of thousands of cyclists to Monterey for the 23rd annual Sea Otter Classic, one of the world's largest bicycling festivals.Images: Publication: Santa Cruz...

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Santa Cruz Super Commuters are Dedicated Cyclists

May 9, 2013 Next time I feel too lazy to ride my bike around town and am tempted to drive my car instead, I'll think about Courtney Dimpel, George Janour, Nils Tikkanen and a handful of other Santa...

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Santa Cruz Bike Companies on Cutting Edge of Innovation

Location: Santa CruzJune 16, 2013 As much as I love bicycling, I am not a true bike geek. When friends talk about what gear ratios they use to climb hills or what new components they have purchased to...

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Life in the Slow Bike Lane

Location: Santa CruzJuly 12, 2013 Right now, the world's strongest cyclists are suffering through the 2,115-mile course of the Tour de France, cranking hard on their pedals until they cross the finish...

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Cyclist Swaps Singletrack Trails for Whitewater Rafting

Location: SacramentoAugust 9, 2013 Nothing beats the thrill of whitewater rafting -- not even speeding downhill on my mountain bike, though it sure comes close. Envisioning a wild ride on whirling...

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Girls go Wilder Together on Mountain Biking Trails

Location: Santa CruzSeptember 13, 2013 At Wilder Ranch State Park, next to a grove of towering eucalyptus trees, with the Monterey Bay stretched far below, a group of 18 women mountain bikers gathered...

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Try Visiting Montana's Glacier National Park for Spring Road Biking

Glacier National Park in Montana is one of America’s oldest national parks. Images: Publication: www.DancingOnThePedals.comPublication date: Sep 2013Location: United StatesPublication: www.DancingOn...

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October is Super Month for Cyclists in Santa Cruz County

Location: Santa CruzOctober 11, 2013 Though the daylight hours are shrinking, October is a favorite season for year-round cyclists here because the weather is still warm and the air is crisp. This...

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Bicycling Shouldn't be a Death Sentence

Location: Santa CruzNovember 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...

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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.Images: Publication: Santa Cruz SentinelPublication date: Nov...

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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...

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Kids, Bikes and Holidays, A Memorable Combination

Location: Santa CruzDecember 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...

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