Tiffany Yee of Denver beat out more than 45 athletes from across the country to be crowned Ms. Fitness USA 2008. 

MANAS AIR BASE, KYRGYZSTAN -- One of the first things KC-135 Stratotanker pilots 1st Lts. Craig and Catherine Christ packed when coming here were their running shoes. The second was their stationary bikes.

Ahh spring. More daylight, warmer temperatures and tons of mountain bike trails just calling your name—yours and the names of thousands of other Front Range hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians. Trail etiquette can make or break access rights for mountain bikers, so using common sense and manners is always wise. 

A number of charitable organizations offer programs where you can train and compete for a cause.

We checked in with a few Front Range shops to hear what’s happening this season. 

The mechanic whacked the fender with a wrench a few times and handed me the bike. I pedaled the rusted, wobbly heap a few blocks down main street in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica before it broke down. I ended up returning the bike and took off on foot. It wasn’t the first time I’d been “skunked” trying to rent a decent bike while on the road. Next trip, I vowed I would bring my own two wheeler.

Eric Swaidner has one cool job: he designs bike components for SRAM.

I consider myself the ultimate auntie. Between my and my husband’s families, we have 19 nieces and nephews. Over the years at family gatherings, Shaun and I always look forward to our time with the kids. 

Five accomplished athletes comprise the new 2008 GoLite Adventure Racing team, bringing diverse talent to the adventure racing circuit. This year, the team announced it would donate 10 percent of its winnings and sponsorships to local Colorado organizations committed to social and environmental causes.

What used to be a season-ending injury is now a lesser frustration.