Everyone is increasingly bicycling to commute, for exercise, or just for fun. NHTSA’s bicycle safety initiatives focus on encouraging safer choices on the part of bicyclists and drivers to help reduce injuries on roads. Helmets Every bike ride begins with putting on a helmet. But it’s equally important that you ensure a proper fit so […]

You don’t have to drive up to Table Rock or Caesars Head to find trails with calorie-burning elevation gains. Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville has several ascending routes steep enough to get you stripping layers and sucking on your hydration pack. Related: Top 7 Best Mountain Bike Brands Never mind that it’s a monadnock, […]

Duncan Park’s mountain biking trails offer several steep hills – some braced with boards – where you can pick up some serious speed. Get ready to rumble! Spartanburg’s mountain biking trail offers stump jumpers plenty of air-catching thrills. And this rock-’em, sock-’em ride is right in the middle of town. The six miles of single-track […]

You’re on vacation, where the most strenuous thing you want to do is choose a restaurant for dinner. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go for a bike ride and take in some of the local scenery. You’ll find paved pathways all over the state where you can pedal at your leisure with nary a […]

Vagabond Cruise offers sail excursions on the Stars & Stripes, the 65-foot monohull Dennis Connor raced in 1987 to win America’s Cup Challenge. It might be the beach that brings you to Hilton Head Island, but there’s much more to explore on this little coastal jewel than 12 miles of seashore. RELATED: The Safest Way […]

When it comes to outdoor fun, South Carolina’s sandy beaches, fish-filled rivers, and scenic mountains have always taken top billing. But these days, it’s the state’s bike trails that are getting all the recreational raves. Related Post: Top 6 Mountain Bike Destinations in the US Winding through popular vacation destinations from the Lowcountry to the […]

Break out those bikes You know two-wheeling it is a great way to shape up (and torch 500-plus calories per hour), but did you know that you can always get more out of your ride? Take these cues from Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong (nope, no relation to Lance). RLATED: The Best Road Bikes 2019 […]

Whether you’re an avid marathon runner or a casual jogger who likes to pound the pavement from time to time, the last thing any runner wants to deal with is uncomfortable or ill-fitting workout clothes that throw you off your pace, after all, running is hard enough as it is. RELATED: The Best Women’s Running Shoes That’s why […]

While running socks tend to get overlooked easily, they play an important role in your fitness wardrobe and even have the ability to make or break your run. Wearing the wrong type of socks will not only be uncomfortable, but can also distract you by slipping off your heels, causing blisters, or getting soaked with sweat […]

Ready, set, run! Sure, we’re all aware of the perks of running: less stress, better heart health, an easier time slipping into your jeans. But even the most disciplined woman can find herself requiring extra motivation. “Once you’ve succeeded at a challenge, you need new ways to test your limits,” says Janet Hamilton, founder of […]