Monthly Archives: February 2016
Up and Down
Some days I am ready to go, other days I am not. Some days I am excited and ready to go now, and other days I think I will never be ready and I must be nuts. I woke up … Continue reading
It’s Dangerous Out There!
You can’t go traveling on your bike. It’s dangerous out there! Are you going alone?? (my response of – would you like to come with me? always gets a “no” reply, of course) Who is going to take care of … Continue reading
You Don’t Look Like a Cyclist
This is true. I don’t. I’m not young. I’m not slim. I don’t look strong. I don’t have fancy gear. But, I cycle, sometimes a lot. I have been inspired greatly by Fat Girl Running, and she recently posted this … Continue reading
Making Plans
I bought my airline tickets, and I feel like this is a big step forward in the commitment to actually do this. I also stopped by the bike shop for a box to pack the bike for the flight. They … Continue reading
Meh
I started the week with big plans and high hopes. I was going to do all these miles and really get with the program. It didn’t happen like that. The winds continue to be relentless and strong every day, often … Continue reading
One Step Forward, One Step Backward
It’s Monday. I planned to bike 20 miles every day this week. When I woke up the wind was still howling and I didn’t want to get up. When I finally got up I didn’t want to do anything. Was … Continue reading
Back To Work
I’ve been back on the bike, finally, after three days off! Yesterday I rode 20 km, just across town and back but we are having a lot of wind. Biking home against the wind was a lot of work but … Continue reading
Sitting Around, or Not Preparing
This is the third day I haven’t been on the bike. It seems like it is one thing or another every day. I am trying to get my mileage up. I don’t want to be so tired that I don’t … Continue reading
In the Beginning
This is my first post on my new blog about cycling. I have been cycling for a while, but I am planing a big tour and thought it would be good to have this blog just for cycling where I … Continue reading
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