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Since I tweaked my shoulder last month, it's hurt to go uphill on my mountain bike. I figured that I needed to take some time off riding to let the shoulder fix itself, but I couldn't just sit around. And I can't stand walking or...

It's been in the single digits for the past week here. A couple days ago, we got hit with eight inches of fluffy snow. And that made everything real pretty. The sun came out and it was clear and cold, but I was nice and warm...

The Quebec Run Wild Area is a really cool system of trails to the south of Ohiopyle. I've been looking at some maps for a while, and figuring out a way to ride from town to the wild area on single track and double track...

Some people, like Amanda here, set their bikes up for winter by covering them with junk in the corner of the garage. But she also bundles up with a puffy sweater and ski hat before she steps inside to use the computer. So the following winter...

Winter Sun?  YES!! If you live anywhere near Ohiopyle, you might not recognize this big glowing ball: It's the sun. And it's shining. Finally. And it's supposed to keep shining all weekend long. 66 degrees on Sunday. Shorts and sandals weather! After a week of freezing hurricane drizzle, that's going to feel awesome....

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Greetings from Missouri, We embark upon the KATY Trail this weekend. Starting in Sedalia, Missouri we will point our bikes eastward towards ST Charles, Missouri. Check out this cool sculpture that serves as your send-off.  It memorializes the transition of the corridor from the wild west and...

Hexagenia Limbata, is emerging from the Youghiogheny near Ohiopyle, the highly sought and near mythical bug is a real treat to witness. This is one of the largest Mayflys in North America and one of the most widespread, found from the Pacific to the Atlantic.  The...

Ohiopyle does exist when summer is over Labor Day is over, the crowds are gone. Not a cloud in the sky, crisp fresh air every morning.  It's the best time of year to be in Ohiopyle.   Fall is my favorite season around here. The summer routine...