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By J.D. Ennis  In early spring, mountain bikers tend to be excited and ambitious.  This ambition can lead to trail damage or personal injury and further delay the trail rides they have been waiting for all winter.    Stay off wet or muddy trails and all dirt trails during active freeze/thaw cycles.   Visit a local bike shop for a tune up.     Start with some small distance rides and set goals.  Practice a stretching routine before and after a ride to reduce the risk of injury.   Have several different layers of clothing.   Stay hydrated by drinking water before, during, and after a...

As you know, I had a GREAT weekend at the virtual retreat. While I did have a wee bit of ripping to do as I finished the Easy Street quilt, it was a pretty good weekend with minimal issues.Yesterday was a totally different scenario. I don't think I've ripped so much in my life! I was working on the homework for one of my ongoing classes. The block was SIMPLE - you'll see tomorrow. I got the block together and it was too small. Seriously??? I couldn't sew a ¼" seam if my life depended on it. So I ripped...

The Peloton indoor cycling bike features a built-in wireless touchscreen that allows you to stream live or on-demand classes to get a great workout at home. Your Peloton bike must be delivered and installed by professionals so it can be calibrated and connected. But, once you’re set-up, using your bike is easy and fun! Adjust the bike so it’s comfortable for you and choose your first ride from the touchscreen menu. Eventually, you’ll become fluent in the lingo and you may even want to join a tribe of riders that share some of your interests. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Setting the Seat Position...

 One of the perks that I enjoy as a food blogger is getting to try out new things from time to time.  I don't do it as much as I used to.  These days I am quite a bit choosier about what I decided to try and to review.  When I first started blogging I thought I had to accept anything. Live and learn. This is the ION8 Leakproof Steel Vacuum Flask. This 500ml (2 cup) flask is designed to help you make a more eco conscious choice.  Completely reusable, refillable, this insulated stainless steel flask from ION8,  is shaped just...

The world is at a standstill. Most establishments are closed, movement is restricted, and people are asked to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, the global pandemic that has affected over a million individuals all over the world and claimed nearly 60,000 lives.  Unfortunately, the number of confirmed cases continues to go up, and the death toll too. All of this news can take a toll on people’s mental health. But as is said, no matter how sad, every cloud has a silver lining.  Amidst this pandemic, there are reports about how our planet is slowly healing.  The...