As you’ve all (hopefully) realized by now (because we’ve even reminded you), this Sunday is Father’s Day. A good gift goes a long way but what can be even more meaningful is simply giving time. Why not take him up on that ride along one of the bike trails he’s been hinting about for some time now? This will give you a moment to catch up, laugh and reconnect outside of the normal business of your everyday schedules. And…since dads always seem to know everything about anything (at least our dads did), we thought we’d equip you with some random facts to impress him with while you’re out and about.

1. On a round-trip commute of 10 miles, bicyclists save roughly $10 daily, spare the air 10 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions and burn around 360 calories. (Bikes Belong)

2. Many bicycle accidents involving older children occur when they fail to signal motorists as to their intended actions. (The Injury Prevention Program)

3. The two-wheeled pedal powered bicycle was first conceived in Paris in the 1860s. By 1888 John Dunlop invented pneumatic tires and the chain drive making possible the safety bicycle, giving the bicycle its modern form. (Wikipedia)

4. Linda Armstrong Kelly, mother of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, in cooperation with Bell Sports and Safe Kids, has been involved in teaching parents and children the “Eyes, Ears & Mouth” check list to make sure helmets fit properly. (Bell Sports)

5. Approximately 100,000 people every year require some sort of medical treatment for skateboard-related injuries. A majority of these injuries are a result of people not wearing or not using proper safety equipment like helmets and pads. Ouch! (EzineArticles)

Won’t be able to meet up with dad on Father’s Day this year? Win him this Bell True Fit helmet at TG Daily and you might still earn a few extra brownie points.

When the flowers have begun to bloom and the faint smell of barbecue lingers in the air, we realize that Summer is again approaching and can’t help but realize why we love the great outdoors so much. And nothing seems better than getting out and soaking up the fresh air.

Considering those sunny months coming upon us, and being the outdoor enthusiasts we are at Bell, we thought it would be fitting to share some of our (and your) favorite places to get some fresh air, and get our bikes and bodies in gear.

No matter where you live, there are tons of places online you can go to find bike trails in your neck of the woods, such as the nonprofit American Trails. Many places, like the trail at El Corte de Madera Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, offer multi-use trail for bikers, hikers and horseback riders alike to enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for a well-manicured and paved place to take a relaxing family ride, such as the urban setting of the Pinellas Trail running through Dunedin and Clearwater, Florida, you’re seeking a more challenging single track ride on the picturesque Chocolate Gulch Trail in Sun Valley, Idaho, or you’re in the mood to test your skills on trails like Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, Washington and Devil’s Backbone in Little Dam, Colorado, you’re bound to find an adventure suited to your liking.

And not only is being outside good for body and mind, it’s great for bonding with your loved ones, as well! So, we suggest you strap on your helmets, get your bikes in gear and go have some family fun out in the fresh air!

Special thanks to our Twitter community, specifically Ali (@alimd11), Denise (@denisegabbard) and the Sun Valley & Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau (@visitsunvalley), for sharing their own trail suggestions.

Have a memorable experience to share? Or a preferred outdoor haven of your own? We’d love to hear your trail tales!