Like many, I learned to ride while I went to elementary school. I rode the third mile there and back when weather permitted. I continued riding in high school and riding on a paper route. I rode to the pool, friends, ice cream, etc. At present I ride most of all for health and fitness …
Without hesitation or fatigue, I rolled out of our parking lot at 9:15. It was warm and sunny with temps in the low 70s. My goal was to reach anywhere from 10 to 25 miles, and I achieved that by totaling 22 miles and ended up surpassing my weekly 100-mile goal as well. Strava is …
Riding in Madison, WI this week. I am amazed and thoroughly enjoy the robust infrastructure that has made Madison a platinum cycling city and a top five cycling city in the US. This blog is only the start of covering the vast infrastructure in the region. The first photo is the lake shore path at …
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This morning I more or less dragged myself down the steps with my bicycle and out the door. Some days I seem to have less energy and focus at the start. I usually eat Oikos high protein Greek yogurt or oatmeal with maple syrup and fresh fruit. I feel fuller and better after oatmeal for …
This morning just before the stroke of ten, I rolled out onto the path for an approximate 20 mile ride on my bicycle celebrating Ride a Bike Month in May. I spun lightly the wheels first as I made my way on the path through park area. I marveled at the bright green landscape after …
For the better part of two years I have been commuting on a bicycle to my health club in Madison East Towne Mall. As a result, I travel through the Service Rd, Stoughton Rd and Anderson St intersection each time I travel to Planet Fitness. It is crucial to note that Madison College is on …
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I’m pleased to share that a new bicycle rack (left side of photo below) has been delivered to this Middle School. It feels good to be a part of progress. The tedious process started over 1.5 years ago when we started talking and later showing the need for more bicycle racks at this Middle School. …
Ever not been able to lock up your bike safely to a bike rack? Imagine in our day and age a large retailer in the US that touts their progressive environmental and sustainability policies but has no bike racks for employees or customers. I talked to the store manager after I spent a few minutes …
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