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May is bike month. Make your own path with all the events listed here.

Training

Tips from the 2013 Commuter of the Year: Paul Prentice

Paul Prentice, who commutes daily from Beaverdale to his job in Des Moines, recorded 12,147 bike miles last year. Prentice, the...
Shorter races can provide a boost

Looking to have a breakout racing season? Trying to figure out the best way to improve your marathon PR? A lot...
Identify the cause to eliminate lower back pain

For runners and cyclists, knee pain is the most prevalent injury, but lower back pain is the most common reason they...

Johnston’s Bicycle Rodeo is May 11

Johnston, Iowa – The fourth annual Bicycle Round-Up will be held Saturday,...
210 Teams Set To Run 75 Miles from Jefferson to Des Moines

(Des Moines, IA – May 9, 2013) Over 1500 runners (210 teams)...
Bicycling Advocate of the Year: Larry Jablonski

Recognized for his long-standing efforts to promote trail development and improvements in...
Bike Month Events

Friday, May 3 Pedal-Powered Ice Cream — Kitchen Collage. 11 a.m.-2 p.m....
Team in Training

Since it began as the first charity training program in the world,...

Spinach raspberry salad

Ingredients: 5 oz. spinach ½ medium sized red onion, sliced 1 ½...
Lemon-lime sports drink

Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, you are undoubtedly...

Balltown Classic Bike Ride

Attracting riders from around the Midwest, the Balltown Classic offers both a...
Market to Market Relay

In its first year, the Market to Market Relay sold out with...
Sleepy Hollow Mud Run 5K

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park is gearing up for what is quite possibly...
BCH Foundation Duathlon

The fourth annual run-bike-run duathlon starts and finishes at the Boone County...