Two days after delivering a victory -- only their second of the season -- to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh load of presents to 30 needy families. Fifty bicycles, along with DVD players, helmets and other gift packages were doled out to the struggling families at One Buc Place this afternoon during the third annual "Day of Giving." Each family, chosen by local charities, also got a $225 spending spree at a nearby Target, courtesy of the team. ...more

December 22, 2009

Deadline nears for Salvation Army program to provide gifts for families ...more

December 16, 2009

Looking for a new bike? Ask a few questions first to avoid making a bad investment: ...more

January 10, 2009

When school was out in June, my 13-year-old son, Travis, and I drove to Sport Chalet for a new bike to replace his beater, which had finally lost its brakes. He chose a 12-speed, perfect for street riding, and I bought a little finger-triggered bell, the kind I had as a kid, for my own bike. ...more

September 20, 2008

It occurred to me ... that I could also be saving gas, putting fewer miles on my leased car and reducing my carbon footprint if I joined them by biking along Bayshore. ...more

July 10, 2008

At Alex's Southern Style BBQ, ordering smoked meat has become synonymous with helping needy kids get bikes for the holidays. ...more

November 13, 2007

At Alex's Southern Style BBQ, ordering smoked meat has become synonymous with helping needy kids get bikes for the holidays. ...more

November 7, 2007