The wide open spaces of the American west. They really exist. And it rolled out right in front of me like a carpet. Left Laramie for points west and north. No winding roads here, just a straight shot of Interstate. Well, there was that Google Maps detour through the countryside to avoid the construction traffic […]
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The driving experience continues. Today almost 600 miles, 4 states, 2 time zones—Amarillo to Laramie. After months of triple digits, 70s at 7200 feet sounds (and feels) delightful! Finished the panhandle and climbed into New Mexico. Then sliced Colorado in half along the I-25 corridor until Fort Collins. Climbed that last 2000 feet in
PNW Adventure, Day 2: On to Laramie Read More »
The first day was a driving experience. Made it across the panhandle to Amarillo. About the only car carrying a bike. Found Cadillac Ranch. Didn’t buy the paint figuring there already were enough layers. My Luke’s 214 shirt started a conversation with a family from Meriman Park. Took their picture in front of the monument.
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Since I am going completely mobile on this trip to the PNW, I thought I’d try blogging from my phone. So far, so good. A Wednesday departure from Dallas with stops along the way to see public art (mostly murals, I hope) and a short hop on the bike. More from this space over the
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Earlier this year in this space I reported on and outlined an adventure coming up in the summer. Heading North has changed a bit since that post. Let’s see where shall I start? Oh, yeah, The Fall. Back in March I took a tumble at Tour de Zona and broke my collarbone. That really changed
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It’s what happens when you combine an athletic passion with digital technology and a touch of OCD? You get athletes, particularly cyclists, driven to publish their riding stats. “If it is not on Strava it didn’t happen,” isn’t really a joke. Think of all of the rides you’ve been on and recorded and shared. Mileage,
“…and I’m a Strava-holic…” Read More »
She peers over his shoulder as the bike rounds the corner. “On your left” takes on a whole new meaning when it’s a terrier muzzle that’s pointing the way. From trailers to tethers to backpacks, dog lovers have found all manner of methods to include their furry family member in their cycling passion. My group
My best friend and soulmate has left us. He’d lived a rich and full life and enriched mine beyond measure. He left us much like he had arrived. Quietly and close. From the moment he joined me on my morning walk so many years ago until we finally parted, he was my closest and best
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My name is Collateral Damage. Call me CD for short. I’m the guy women fall for or connect with before they find the next guy. Or THE guy as they say. Someone to keep the fires burning until they get The One they really want. The One who isn’t us. But it happens. I was
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Over time rallies went from being almost a lark to being a veritable drag race to finish (see my blog about “remember this is supposed to be fun”). And, also, as time has gone on, things have come full circle. Today a friend related how she could have probably ridden a longer distance at a
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