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September 23, 2015 By admin

9-23-15 Poconos Fall Foliage is Nature’s Eye Candy

Moosehead lake black diamond trailStart planning your Fall Foliage Poconos Getaway!

There’s a chill in the morning air and hints of orange-red on the tree limbs. Fall is here and foliage experts are predicting a spectacular color season! We had a very wet spring and winter delayed summer and the trees LOVE these stressful conditions! Some folks have expressed concern about the recent dry spell, but trees and most other plants slow their intake of moisture during this time of year, so it should be of little consequence to the foliage.

sunset moosehead lake white haven paExperts say the late beginning to the summer season has set the stage for potentially exceptional fall colors in the Northeast. Though the weather through mid-October will ultimately determine how splendid of a display will emerge, it will continue well into late October, according to Accuweather.com. The Pocono Mountain’s Visitor’s Bureau also predicts a late fall foliage peak season and forecasts the weekend of October 17th and 18th to be the Fall Foliage Peak Time.

Pennsylvania in fall provides one of the most diverse color palette’s in the world, according to many botanists and forestry experts, and the Poconos a 2,400 square mile mountainous region of PA offers the best way to see it. With over 127 deciduous tree varieties changing color for our viewing pleasure, it truly never disappoints.

picnic area on lehigh gorge rail trailThough the early emergence of color can already be seen in many locations throughout the East, the peak of colors will hold off for a while. “Pennsylvania fall foliage and the timing of the Poconos peak fall foliage season has experienced another round of summer-like temperatures, which is hindering color change,” states Tom Williams, owner of Pocono Bike Rental, a bike rental business located in the heart of the Poconos. “We are located at the entrance to the Nationally recognized Lehigh Gorge State Park (featuring 26 miles of Rail Trail Mountain Biking) which is deep inside 1,000 foot near vertical Lehigh Gorge walls offering it’s own unique Eco-system of temperature, humidity and sunlight.” “The fall foliage is affected greatly by this Appalachian Mountain altitude disparity especially being that the Pocono Plateau starts at over 1,200 feet above sea level and climbs to  2,600 feet affecting exposure to the rising and setting sun at a more shallow fall angles.”

gorge trail from white haven to rockportLate this coming weekend, temperatures return again to more unseasonable summer like levels and that should again momentarily delay the full emergence of the fall color spectrum. The experts of The Foliage Network have stated “The weather plays an important role in the timing and duration of the fall foliage season.  In general, the best weather for the foliage features warm, sunny days and cool, crisp evenings.  With respect to precipitation, occasional rain (not long duration heavy rain) is best.” So this may mean we may just have a extra lengthy visual performance with an encore set of coloring into November!

The Beautiful Lehigh Gorge Poconos PAThe Poconos Fall Foliage while world famous for its visual artistry, is also unique in the fact you can access it quite easily via Biking, Whitewater Rafting and Hiking Tours. The Lehigh Gorge State Park located in the heart of the Poconos in the town of White Haven, PA, also offers excellent fishing and hiking on the Lehigh River. The White Haven, Poconos area boasts 4 disc golf courses 1 being located at Hickory Run State Park which provides both rustic and modern RV camping. The park is famous for it’s hiking trails and features the worlds largest Boulder Field! While enjoying the Poconos during the peak fall foliage season and participating in outdoor adventure sports, it gives you a great opportunity to maintain fitness while witnessing mother nature’s finest display of magic.

lehigh river raftingThe final dam release of the Whitewater Rafting season on the Class 3+ Lehigh River is occurring October 9th, 10th and 11th, and the fall foliage will be at it’s peak! During that weekend it is also the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Outdoor Fall Festival featuring regional musicians, arts, craft and food vendors along with many family fun kids activities.

The fall season, otherwise known as Autumn, is the time of year when we have one last chance to use the great outdoors for a little more summer like fun before winter sets in so check out the Poconos Fall Foliage doing it in it’s truest form. The Poconos is but a 2 hour drive from both New York City and Philadelphia and most points in New Jersey are within that drive time as well.

Poconos Fall Foliage tours are offered all over the Northeast PA Poconos Resorts and State Parks. See the fall foliage and stay in shape at the same time and we obviously suggest you go on a fun fall foliage bike tour with Pocono Bike Rental!

PoconoBikeRental.com is a proud member of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and more fall foliage information can be found on their website. Their Fall Foliage Peak map can also be found on our fall foliage bike tours page.

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August 31, 2015 By admin

8-30-15 Lehigh Gorge State Park Case Study in Fitness

Lehigh-Gorge-State-Park-MapLehigh Gorge State Park,
Rail Trail – 10 Mile Section
White Haven to Rockport, PA
Fitness Case Study
Andre Thomas, East Stroudsburg University, 
Internship Program in cooperation with:

PoconoBikeRental.com
322 Main Street White Haven, PA

“With the rising cost of healthcare in America, now is the best time to take control of your health.”

           “Did you know that rising health costs are closely associated with inactivity?” According to a study in 2004 by Dr. Guijing Wang and Dr. Caroline Macera, it was shown that for every dollar invested into mountain biking, an approximate $2.94 surplus of direct medical benefit was made. (Guijing Wang 2015)[1]. This shows that rail trail biking is cost beneficial from a public health perspective. In addition to being cost effective, it augments other essential areas of your life such as: family bonding, meeting new people, and recreational activities. The Lehigh Gorge Rail trail starts in White Haven sits just below the Pocono Plateau at just over 1100 feet above sea level, and it provides riders with refreshing Pocono air along the Journey, a nice change of pace compared to the tri-states’ surrounding cities.  White Haven (Elev: 1150′) to Rockport (Elev: 896′) Section 1 – Lehigh Gorge Trail 10 miles (Avg.5-1% downhill grade)

Lehigh-Gorge-State-Park-Biking TrailIf you are stressed from a long week of work, a weekend outing on the trail could be just what you need! A study conducted by The Center for Disease and Control (CDC) has shown that outdoor physical activity helps prevent Heart Disease and Osteoporosis, controls high blood pressure, and reduces the risk of Diabetes and Arthritis.[2] Biking on the rail trail is an awesome way for people of all ages to stay in shape while putting low stress on your joints. As compared to running on concrete, grass, a treadmill or an elliptical, mountain biking is a low impact, fun and fat burning exercise. A beautiful day spent Biking equates to a physical and mental confidence boost on or off the trail, and plays a role in emotional well-being. Rail trail riding doesn’t have to be an exhausting activity because it can be done at your own pace and leisure.

In a report from the surgeon general, the CDC states that “People of all ages can benefit from moderate physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking only 3 times a week”. This small amount of time dedicated to exercise releases endorphins a chemical which reduces pain perception. “Through a modest increase in daily activity, most Americans can improve their health and quality of life.”(Manley 1996).[3] The Lehigh Gorge State Park Rail Trail has also been voted by Outside Magazine as “1 of the best 50 rail trail rides in America” (Outside Magazine May 2014).[4] Pocono Bike Rental, takes pride in providing customers with the safest mountain biking experience in the Northeastern PA at an affordable family rate! Whether it be losing weight or building cardiovascular fitness an all- inclusive wellness program will help.

Lehigh-Gorge-State-Park-Rockpott-Access     We have conducted an authentic study on the benefit of biking on the trail and its effect on your cardiovascular system. By using a polar heart rate monitor on myself while gauging heart rate on the trail, we were able to analyze pre (101 bpm) & post (118 bpm) heart rates, at normal/resting (64 bpm) and interval heart rates and compare those to average ranges for a baseline. A heart rate of about 60-70% of your maximum is the best range for fat burning. This is known as “The fat burning zone” because of the rate that fat is optimized and endurance is built. For example, if you are a new biker that is looking to shed some pounds, your body would rely more on utilizing fat as a fuel source as compared to avid mountain bikers. Since they tend to move at a faster pace, carbohydrates are now being expended because they provide the body with more immediate energy that meets the demand required.[5] “Using this concept, you can approximate the point at which fat burning peaks during exercise”. (Huff post Healthy living). [6]

My Pre-resting heart rate was increased to about 101 bpm, well above normal (64 bpm) due to an onset anticipation of biking. So as you can see it is in fact possible to lose weight at your own steady cadence even before getting on the bike. One method to find maximum heart rate is to subtract 220 from your age, then take about 40-60% of that number to find your “maximum fat burning zone.” On average we found that around an excess of 400-600 calories  are expended along the 10 mile trek (about 1-2-hours) depending on size, gender and fitness level. Peak heart rates for this test subject (140+bpm) occurred early on in the mostly downhill ride in order to get up to speed, efficient cadence and rhythm then the optimum heart rates (120+ bpm) for fat burning came at around 20 minutes of sustained pace. On top of riding the wonderful Lehigh rail trail to trim the edges, a healthier balanced diet that limits intake of fat and cholesterol is also beneficial for sustaining energy along the ride. Remember, healthy, low processed carbs without all the sauces are easier to digest as well cheaper to prepare.

As we all know, a balanced diet plays an integral role in weight loss if it’s your objective. These steps are vital to your body’s sustenance and efficiency. Interestingly enough, The Lehigh Gorge Rail trail s .5 -1% grade between White Haven and Rockport so the return trip is uphill if you choose to forgo the return shuttle. According to an article on Livestrong.com, it is proven that nearly 3 times the calories are burnt biking uphill than on a flat terrain. The simple reason is that your body is forced to work harder due to the increased gravity and there are multiple factors that influence this. These include Hill grade steepness, Cycling length, speed, pedaling gear, and wind resistance. They continue by stating, “These are uncontrollable factors, but still play a crucial in how many calories you may burn”. [7] So you can double your caloric burn of upwards of 1200+ calories, if you want to ride down and back to total 20 miles.

Pocono Bike Rental Energy Snacks“Eating a quick snack beforehand rich in carbohydrates like a salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or oatmeal prevents the body from using muscle tissue over fats or carbs.  The use of muscle tissue is the body’s response to finding any source of fuel when carbs or fats aren’t available for use for energy. Your muscles are made up of protein which is the body’s last resort for energy. When your body uses protein stores as a form of energy, the result is loss of body mass or weight.”[8]  These complications can lead to changes in metabolism, which is the rate at how fast you burn calories, and the disorder known as anorexia. Each week on our free fit rides, we will be conducting similar observations of the improvement on heart rates of bikers on the rail trail and prove its benefits to the public health.

“In conclusion, we learn that for the cost of an order of wings and a pitcher of beer you can substitute a healthy bike ride down the Lehigh Gorge State Park Rail Trail!”

[1] Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA (2009).

[2]Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable

Activity limitation—United States, 2003–2005. MMWR 2006;55:1089–1092. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5540a2.htm

[3]Audrey F. Manley “Physical Activity and Health” A report of the Surgeon General National Center for Chronic disease prevention and health promotion (1996)

[4] http://www.covepoconoresorts.com/blog/better-by-bike

[5] How the Body Works By Dr. Peter Abrahams

[6] Huffpost Healthy living http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-greenfield/fat-burning_b_1246983.html(2015)

[7] http://www.livestrong.com/article/315791-calories-burned-by-biking-uphill/(2014)

[8] http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/body-burn-carbs-protein-energy-9112.html

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-eat-cycling

The Lehigh Gorge Fitness Case Study in PDF form: Lehigh Gorge State Park Rail Trail Case Study

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July 16, 2015 By admin

7-15-15 Are you in the Poconos Social Matrix?

Pocono Bike Rental Social Media LandscapePoconos Bike Rentals rides the digital Pocono geography

Socially speaking the Poconos are a hot topic and a top trending keyword on the internet right now in the tri-state (NJ, NY, PA) area. “The people that are searching for things to do and places to visit are heading not only to Google for suggestions but using the search function of their favorite social media site, mobile app or video display service for ideas” says Tom Williams, owner and manager of Poconos Bike Rentals located in White Haven, PA at the start of the historic Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail, a world famous highlight of the Poconos.

Social media has played a role in business for a few years now but it has really taken hold in the outdoor activities, travel and resort industry. For this reason the staff at Pocono Bike Rental all pitches in when it comes to adding fresh content to multiple social platforms. One such platform is called Refer Local; it is similar to the daily coupon deals like groupon and living social but with a traditional print media angle. It’s paired with inline and online print mentions and ad rotations which give it a media shotgun like approach.

Poconos Bike Rentals Social Media Blog Post PicA key to their success is their highly interactive website with social media plugins imbedded into the site as well as share buttons on every page. The Pocono Bike Rental website also includes a page dedicated to tripadvisor with its review form built-in and uses a sidebar widget to display the latest reviews and rankings.

The website is tied into the Google+ page, facebook, twitter and keeps current with the latest blog posts from PoconoBikeRental.com through a newsletter function. Any and all points of social interest are on the table such as cross marketed blog authoring and other accredited citations such as The Poconos Visitor Bureau.


Pocono Bike Rental YouTube Channel Logo“YouTube is used extensively in producing high quality commercials, informational videos and other digital media content”,
states Nicholas Toro, Pocono Bike Rental Videographer, and adds, “It is our sole medium for rich video content to promote our business efficiently.”

Tom speaks volumes about local SEO (search engine optimization) and paid traffic like PPC (pay per click) but also stresses “You need all 3; Social, organic and paid”.

Pocono Bike Rental Website:
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Pocono Bike Rental Google+ page:
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Pocono Bike Rental tripadvisor listing:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g53991-d7170689-Reviews-Pocono_Bike_Rental-White_Haven_Luzerne_County_Pocono_Mountains_Region_Pennsylvania.html

Tom Williams, Media Contact, Pocono Bike Rental
570-899-5025 poconobikerental@gmail.com
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July 1, 2015 By admin

6-30-15 It’s all about the BRAND! Pocono Bike Rental Ranks #1

Pocono Bike Rental tripadvisor reviewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pocono Bike Rental is tops on tripadvisor for outdoor activities in White Haven, Poconos, PA

#1 outdoor activity to do while in White Haven, PA is biking with Pocono Bike Rental.

Pocono Bike Rental, White Haven, PA, Tuesday June 30, 2015 – The number one outdoor activity to do in the heart of the Poconos, PA is biking with Pocono Bike Rental on the world famous Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail System, according to the ever popular travel and activities review site, tripadvisor¹.

“The historic Luzerne County town of White Haven, which is in the heart of the Poconos near Lake Harmony and best known for the Skiing Epicenter in PA is also the summer Outdoor Mecca for Extreme Adventure Sports”, says Pocono Bike Rental owner, Tom Williams who is proud of this honorable ranking and thanks his loyal, and already repeat customers for their kind words. “The rankings of tripadvisor take into account many factors but rely heavily on customer reviews and user published content such as pricing info, descriptions of the business and photos which makes it unique and unlike any other review site,” states Tom.

The mighty Lehigh River is a Class 3 Whitewater experience and draws thousands for the ever popular dam release weekends. The added plus is the hundreds of miles of Epic Mountain Biking from rail trails to single track and everything in between. This is what the new D & L Black Diamond Trail from Glen Summit, PA to White Haven offers and with the connection in-between through the downtown of White Haven, to the Lehigh Gorge State Park Rail Trail gives you 36+ miles of options.

Pocono Bike Rental Vertical Logo - White Haven, Poconos, PAPocono Bike Rental also ranked number two in the category of things to do in White Haven² just behind Hickory Run State Park. A great track record so soon and is fast becoming a major attraction in the Poconos as they are in the top thirty two² of ALL Things to do in the Poconos and number four in terms of just outdoor activities²!

Pocono Bike Rental is located at; 322 Main Street, White Haven, PA 18661. They rent mountain bikes for all ages and sizes for daily or weekly use in the famous Lehigh Gorge State Park and Rail Trail System. More information about historical and fitness based tours, bike rentals and local trails can be found on their website at: https://poconobikerental.com/.

The cited tripadvisor listings can be found at:

1 – http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g53991-Activities-c61-White_Haven_Luzerne_County_Pocono_Mountains_Region_Pennsylvania.html  

2 – http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g1771384-Activities-Pocono_Mountains_Region_Pennsylvania.html#TtD

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570-899-5025 poconobikerental@gmail.com

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June 21, 2015 By admin

6-21-15 Happy Father’s Day, Let’s all go Biking in the Poconos

Go biking in the Poconos on Father's DayDads are usually there for the hard stuff in life.

Rewarding them with an awesome day of mountain biking in the world famous Lehigh Gorge State Park will reinforce your natural instincts and family bonds. It will be a day Dad will never forget. So come up to White Haven in the Poconos to experience just what nature intended. A cool and thick gorge forest creates a canopy covering the rail trail!

The Poconos are widely known as one of the most beautiful places to mountain bike in the World! You can ride along a 2% downhill on flat wide path rail trails for over 36 miles and get shuttled to and fro. The historical nature of the rail trail system and the remnants are truly one of a kind and engineering marvels! The restored nature of the former railroad beds makes these gravel covered trails an easy and safe experience. There is hiking all over the trail’s natural features like waterfalls and inflow creeks.

Pocono Bike Rental Vertical Logo - White Haven, Poconos, PAOur user friendly mountain bike rental fleet includes bikes for everyone.  We have comfortable bikes with wide forgiving seats, multiple speeds and upright easy to steer handlebars.  We have an awesome assortment of kids bikes at the Best bike rental prices in the Poconos! We also have extras like waist packs, day packs, first aid kits and GoPro Camera Rentals!

We offer mountain bike tours starting and finishing at the trail-heads in Glen Summit, White Haven, Rockport and Jim Thorpe, PA.  We are a full service rental, shuttle and repair shop so all you have to do is get out on the trail and ride! We do all the rest!

So to cash in and save Pocono Bike Rental is offering $1 off Bike Bucks which are good for the entire 2015 summer season which runs from June 15 – Sept 15. Located in White Haven right between the New Glen Summit/D&L Trail and the famous Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail system, we offer affordable mountain bike rentals for the whole family. $1 Off Bike Bucks can be found in the Friday edition of the Times Leader throughout the local southern Luzerne County area as well as several local newspapers and partner businesses in the NEPA Poconos.

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