By Alastair Bland

With beaches around San Francisco closed from a nasty oil spill, can Paul still enjoy being outdoors without getting bummed out?

For too long, Paul neglected an important relationship in his life. Then he discovered a winding path that put him back on track.

What has a bum knee taught me?

It can be a welcome excuse to blow off any exercise I don't like, and an annoyance to endure for a sport that I love.

Are energy bars hard on your stomach? Try a gel.

Holiday craziness is a great reason to skip workouts. This year, to make sure I get in regular exercise, I've lined up some workout buddies who don't want to hear any excuses.

Tina interviews Marla Strebb the professional mountain bike racer about her experiences as a woman in the predominately male sport of mountain bike racing. Marla also gives great training tips for novice bikers.

A British researcher says that it could be dangerous to wear a bike helmet in traffic because — bizarre as it sounds — wearing a helmet could increase the odds of a crash.

Is a prominent doping scandal enough to drive away cycling fans for good?

Some say it could kill the sport.

Attention commuters: Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day, which means that there will be no easier day to commute on the ol' two-wheeler. Cities around the country are gearing up (har har) with commuter convoys and bagel-and-coffee pit stops for first-timers and 'core commuters alike.