Every two years, the world’s powers put their differences aside, send their best athletes to one destination, and watch them compete in events ranging from graceful to ruthless to downright dangerous, all to prove their global superiority. That’s the idiosyncratic and glorious spirit of the Olympics that takes hold of our hearts — and the […]
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WINTER GUIDE: Don’t break the banks
The whole “walking on water” idea is cool, but when the temperatures plummet in Western New York, walking on snow and ice will have to suffice. And it does for the thousands of snowshoers in our region area each year. Local groups say that the number of snowshoers is on the rise, thanks to the […]
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WINTER GUIDE: Good cold fun
During the bleak Rochester winter, it can be tempting to go into hibernation mode — grab the warmest down comforter you own, pop open a box of bon-bons, and curl up for a Netflix marathon. However, staying active during the winter is important, not only for your physical health, but your mental health as well. […]
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Hot wheels
Many Rochesterians shy away from bicycling because of our harsh, fickle weather, or because our city, like so many others, has been developed around roadways. And though it’s slowly improving, we don’t yet have the best biking infrastructure. Improbable as it might sound, some of our population use bikes as their primary mode of transportation […]
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Disc jockeys: Ultimate Frisbee in Rochester
Ultimate Frisbee – typically just called “Ultimate” – is a fast-paced, football-like sport that substitutes flying discs for that pigskin missile. There is no shortage of Ultimate players in the Rochester area.
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Chills, thrills, and gills
Rochester is obviously known for its icy cold winters. But few would guess that, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Greater Rochester area is home to roughly 2000 sportsmen willing to trek out on frozen ponds, cut through the surface ice, and try to catch a fish on just about any pond or body of water
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Stache Dash
Longing to feel the wind running through your proud, glorious whiskers? Or maybe you’d just love to run a 5K surrounded by some fine mustachioed fellows. In any case, join the 2nd Annual Stache Dash 5k Race on Sunday, June 17, starting at the Elk’s Club (19 Niagara St., Canandaigua). The race begins at 9 […]
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FEATURE: Disc Golf in Rochester
Poised atop a small grassy knoll, Dan Hastings lines up his shot. He gets a feel for it once, twice, three times, all the while grasping a thin, neon-yellow piece of plastic by the very edges of his fingertips. The fourth time, he lets the disc fly – no, soar – clear across the park. […]
