Riding Through Changes

Just after publishing my book Cycling and Prolifics in Life at 10,000 miles (per season), I was forced to downsize my home which was not all bad because the apartment I found had free heat, electricity and water entirely from clean energy sources.  Someone once said we are most happiest when we live more according …

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Riding with Good and Bad

The Good I got out for a training ride on my road bike this morning to celebrate May 1. My destination was the Arboretum to take a photo of the Zurich, my carbon road bike of 16 years, with the immaculately blooming effervescent lilacs.  The ride is just under 30 km and wanders through the …

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Earth Day Reflections

On this Earth Day today I commuted on my trusty steed like I do each work day. This day was different however. I took some moments to think about and to value commuting with a bicycle and how it benefits immensely our environment in so many important ways. I hope everyone can take the time …

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Choosing Spaces When Riding

Scenic riding makes cycling a truly wonderful sport, hobby, pastime or form of transportation. I always try to select the most scenic spaces to ride in or through. It increases the quality of the ride exponentially.  For example, I live on a bike lane that goes only one way. When I come back, I don’t …

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Riding into Spring

The weather here has had drastic changes from record highs in late February to wintry blizzards with rain to snow in April. Fifty degree temperature changes from daytime highs to nighttime lows are no longer uncommon.  This past Monday we received 7 inches of very heavy wet snow. It melted when it touched the warmer …

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Getting Out for a Ride

The temperatures were in the low 40s F in mid afternoon today in Madison, WI. However, skies were mostly spectacularly sunny. Roads and paths have been in great riding condition. In all a good day for a ride. I dressed for a ride, including in my Pearl Izumi tights, cycling shorts and elite top. I …

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