Leading off the weekend

Putting mettle to the pedals can be a fun way to get or stay in shape
This is a good starting point for people interested in bicycling to get in shape. It covers all the basics and gives you an idea of things to consider when getting into the sport.

Memphis poised to line up behind greenways
The writer believes there is "pent up demand" for greenways in Memphis. The landscape architect and urban designer offers ideas on how a couple of Memphis suburbs succeeded in their greenways objectives, and how the city as a whole can capitilize on its assets.

"No Child Left Behind" Alleycat Bike Race
Everywhere you look there are PBRs at this Knoxville bicycling gathering. You'll see The Fitness Freaks, The Daredevils, and The Anti-Establishment. Even though worlds collide there's no rumble.

Hincapie planning high-end development
I think George is onto something here. Gated developments are becoming the norm and offer its inhabitants a community that meets all their needs. It sounds like all a cyclist would need to leave for is long training rides, oh, and it better include a coffee shop.

Lance Takes Sheryl for Another Ride?
Lance Armstrong & Sheryl Crow To Try Again?
Celebrity columnists and bloggers are having a field day with this one.

"I'm so enlightened I'm like glow-in-the-dark"
Past guest diarist Jason Chatham is living the good life in Guatemala.

A Bolivian Odyssey
Another past guest diarist Gray Skinner is down in Bolivia. Ahh, to be young and adventurous again.

Since Williams, no greater hitter than Gwynn
Tim Kurkjian is right, which is why when Tony spoke people listened. He could play in any era and dominate, drug free too.