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
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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My bike packing buddy, Jody, was going through our packing list early on. Stove. Check. Tent. Check. Sleeping bag. Check. This went on for a while until she got to: Mascot. Huh? Seems Ms W carries a plastic squeak toy dog on all of her trips. And she insisted I needed one. Well, ok then.
It started after my fourth fall in 3 years. What are the best ways to keep upright? I knew after the Arizona tumble that clips would be a good starting place. It’s not that I’m afraid to clip in or inept at riding in them. However, after my fall, laying there in the shadows of
Fat Tires and Flat Pedals Read More »
The fall happened so quickly. Around the curve on a downhill on chipseal pavement. My narrow road bike tire caught the edge of the rumble strip and down I went. Fortunately, the impact was to my left side. After nearly 10 weeks of being off that road bike I’ve discovered something that is holding me
Getting My Nerve Back: A Journey of 10 Weeks Away from the Bike Read More »
With my injury mostly sidelining me, I’ve had to rediscover simple pleasures and solo activities. I admit to a few “cheater” rides. But, hey, a guy has to get out! With that in mind, it’s become even more clear that my bicycle is more of a social vehicle than I had originally imagined. When I
Where My Bike Takes Me: The Saturday Market Read More »
The first time I heard the words “bucket” and “bike” in the same sentence was from my friend Pat. She is an incredibly organized communicator and always prepared. The conversation started when she introduced me to the bike club she was riding with and wanted me to come along. What Pat was talking about was
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When I was first told in the ER that my collarbone injury would keep me off the bike for at least 4 weeks, I was really bummed. What was I going to do to make up a hundred miles a week? Once I was back in Dallas that answer appeared to me. In front of
From 2 Wheels to 2 Feet (or is it 6?) Read More »
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