10 Tips for Helping Your Dog Learn Bike Trailers & Why Bike Commuting Did Not Work For My Dog
Here are the lessons I have learned from trying to train my dog to be a bike commuter and use a pet trailer.
30 Minute Pool Workout For Beginners
30 minute pool workout for beginners, with a downloadable PDF. This list of exercises is intended to be done along the length of the pool, it is fun and easy to follow.
Top 5 Ebike Locks on Ebay 2022
I have researched the top 5 ebike locks on ebay for 2022. These are the best price points for quality bike locks. I am a bike commuter helping others get started on their journey!
Best 1 Night Backpacking Trip Near Denver, CO – Section 3 of the Colorado Trail
The best 1 night backpacking trip near Denver, CO is Section 3 of the Colorado Trail. This dog friendly hike offers scenic views and manageable elevation. This quick guide is everything you need to know for your 1 night.
33 Tips for Biking in the Rain – Bike Commuting for Beginners
Here are some quick tips for bike commuting in the rain. Bike Commuting is an amazing tool and lifestyle – learn how to create solutions and be prepared.
Pool Exercise List for Beginners – Easy to Follow Abdominals & Back Workout
This easy to follow pool exercise list for beginners will help you stretch out your back and strengthen through the body. The spine is an essential function in our body, and this list for beginners will take you through all the motions for a healthier back.
25 Tips for Goal Setting, How to Prioritize Goals
These 25 tips for goal setting with challenge and inspire you to look at your own goals. Find your ONE big goal, mini goals and learn a bit of the mindset behind it!
21 Pool Exercises for Hip Mobility and Cardio
Try these 21 pool exercises today to increase range of motion in the hip, strengthen hips, and get a great cardio workout in.
How to Clean an Electric Bike – Quick Tips for Bike Commuters
Learning how to wash and maintain your electric bike can be intimidating. Follow my blog for easy steps to make the process less intimidating and more fun. I love to encourage other beginner bike commuters along the way.
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EXPLORE COLORADO
Fall Foliage Hiking near Denver, Colorado – Monarch Lake Trailhead

DISCOVER NEW HIKING TRAILS
5 Best Hikes for Fall Color Viewing in Summit County, Colorado

INJURY PREVENTION FOR HIKERS
Bodyweight Workout for Hiking: Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain
About
Hi I am Emily! I live in Keystone, Colorado. I am a professional ski instructor, former bike instructor and completed my M.S Exercise Physiology in 2015. My most recent passion is figuring out how to be a bike commuter! I post exercises for injury prevention – typically through the lens for outdoor enthusiasts & aquatic rehab.
Summer of 2022: “When Life Gives You Bike”. I recently purchased an electric bike and am documenting the experience of “going car free”. I update about all things bike commuting in a rural area, tips, tricks, most of all using this space to keep me motivated and potentially sell my own car! Follow along!


When Life Gives You Bike
Founded in 2021 by Emily Moravec, based in Keystone, Colorado.