Lets Go Ride a Bike: Summer Games


Let's Go Ride a Bike is a neat blog that highlights how biking can be simple, fun and still stylish. I am not stylish, but I like simple and fun, so I follow them. Check them out: http://letsgorideabike.com/



Right now they are doing a Summer Games Contest, which runs a few months this summer. Participants just have to do some activities during that time for a chance to win all sorts of prizes, including a brand new bike. Check out their Site for information: http://letsgorideabike.com/blog/2010/05/announcing-the-lgrab-summer-games-2/

I'm participating in it and will be including my entries here in the next few weeks.

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