Would it kill you to call your mother once in a while? Sure, you mean well, and you think about it. It's too late in the day. She's probably out. It's Monday. You mean well, but...you just never quiet get around to it. That's why we have Mother's Day. It's your free pass. Make that call and you're off the hook!

Well, May is Bike month. You've been meaning to ride your bike. You've thought about it when you swiped your card at the gas station. Sure, you've meant well, but..., well, it's the same old song and dance. My bike needs an inner tube. The seat isn't adjusted. My bike makes a clicking noise. There are clouds in the sky!

May is Bike Month, so get out on your bike. You can feel good about it all year long. When you get back, call your mother. It won't kill you.

As BicycleWise celebrates their 10th anniversary, Liz and John are proud to announce the lauch of Sotherland Custom Bicycles. John is taking orders and will be building during the off-season.

The quest to bring the joy of riding to every age and experience-level continues...

Creating the Top Ten Reasons to Ride was starting to feel like work so in order to save everyone the trouble, the staff at BicycleWise.com has narrowed it to two. If you are short on time, you can skip to the end of the list.

• Riding is good for your health
• Riding is great fun