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We've touted the many amazing training benefits of our CompuTrainer system on our blog here before: In the last couple of weeks, we've added new scenic courses to our existing library. We currently have rides that take you through the streets of the Spanish island of Mallorca, the pristine French Valleys, the Adirondack mountains, the Canadian countrysides, and the hills of Virginia. Check out these fall colors:   So through the end of December 2013, we're offering all our OYM athletes a RacerMate CompuTrainer $5 per session special (up to one hour) to try these new courses. As always, your first...

Do you sometimes experience considerable foot and heel discomfort with your first few steps out of bed in the morning? Have you recently increased your running program significantly? If so, you might have plantar fasciitis. The tough fibrous tissue band (fascia) running longitudinally along the bottom (plantar) surface of the foot from the heel to the base of the toes can get incredibly painful when faced with frequent and improper loading forces. (Drawing by Hugh Thomas) This can lead quickly to chronic foot problems if left untreated. Runners are particularly susceptible to inflammation of the plantar fascia due to repetitive...

Join us on Sunday, November 3rd immediately following our OYM Club Ride for another exciting Yoga event to benefit The SMART Ride! Donations will be accepted for Team Palm Beach Bike Jockeys. Right now, our team is in second place overall with the 2013 fundraising efforts, and we're almost out of time... So, let's get those donations cranking and win this thing! This year's ride is November 15 - 16th.  Last month, over 30 folks attended our first Yoga class conducted by Kula Yoga Shala. We had a blast! We'd love to get your input if you attended. Since we're...

Our First Friday FUN Days are scheduled for 10/4/13 and 11/1/13. Join us from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in October for Hot Dog Happy Hour. And ride back in again in November for a Pizza Party. Both events are free but donations will be very happily received to support Team Palm Beach Bike Jockeys in our fundraising efforts for SMARTRide 2013. At the moment, our team is in first place in donations received. We intend to stay that way with your support. Our OYM Team will be riding from Miami to Key West in this sold-out charitable event from November 13 -15th. Please...