With each bicycle ride or walk, we take one car off the road. This includes savings on all car expenses for the benefit of society, including lower harmful emissions, less fossil-fuel consumption, real costs and disposing of wearing tires, oil filters, windshield fluid, batteries, etc. In contrast thriving and healthy bicycling climate offers superior aesthetics …
I have been riding by the new Public Market on the corner of E Johnson St and First St. Based on my observations over the past couple of months, I have become deeply disappointed in the grossly excessive use of concrete in the construction of the market. I expected city planning to observe new green …
This Monday I started the week with a sprint interval, including a bike throw. Imagination is a wonderful thing. Tuesdays ride was met with brilliantly bright greens after the deep rains of the night before. Riding through the Arboretum was absolutely stunning with bright grasses in the dark and mysterious wood and robust greens lining …
I had an invigorating 50K ride this Tuesday morning out to the fringes of the Southwestern WI countryside. Conditions were lovely with temps in the low 70Fs with mostly sunny skies. Tuesday I rode out of town on the Southwest Commuter Trail (SWCT) to Military Ridge Trail (MRT) and CTY HWY PB to Whalen Road …
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Rode the Trek Lemond Zurich out to Fitchburg on the Cannonball Trail and back on the Southwest Commuter Trail for a fine loop. Conditions were excellent with temps in the upper 60Fs. Very little wind. The lakes were calm like glass. Many flowers are blooming now, including primrose, wild flowers, roses and daisies. Six swans …
As you likely know, diet is crucial to cycling and aerobic activity in general. They say eat to ride but never ride to eat. That being said I have added Kachava super food to my healthy diet. Supplements include Omega-3, probiotics, plant-based proteins, antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals. Follow rules of the road and …
The last few days have been lovely early summer days here. Mostly sunny with highs in the 70Fs. As a result riding has been especially pleasant. I’ve been enjoying the low early morning sun and sparkling waves from sun rays on the lakes. Flowers, including primrose, rose and wild flowers are now brilliantly blooming along …
Lately I’ve been riding on my commute to my place of employment with heightened senses and vespers. I enjoy the virtual, remote conversations. It breaks up a sometimes mundane ride. My early morning exercises are going well. As a result I’m not experiencing negative biofeedback. The routine is only 15 minutes in duration at present. …
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You will likely find yourself singing on your way and at and beyond 10k. It’s important to organize your songs so when muse calls you are at the ready to race away if need be. Consider learning texts of songs from YouTube or other international sites. Keep your songs organized in a electronic file or …
If you are riding through towns consider sensing the mediums to make your plays to save the day reaching out vox populi. Riding to 10K I’m sensing much more but at the same time experiencing far more energy and clarity of thought in my work with multiple languages. Sadly on their way to success, some …