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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Wonderful weekend touring
I’ll post more later, but we re-did the tour to Westmoreland State Park in Sept, but this time, we did it as an un-supported ride. We were fully loaded. So, we were on our bikes with our tents, sleeping bags, … Continue reading
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A change of seasons can make old haunts new
Today, John and I decided to ride the Western Goochland ride, and extend it into Cartersville. Glad we did. The change of seasons has changed this beautiful ride into a whole new experience. The warm colors of the fall evening … Continue reading
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Rained out! Tornado warnings and electrical storm
No cycling today. There was rain in the a.m., rain in the p.m., and even some tornado warnings. That makes me wonder, what do touring cyclists do when they know of an impending tornado? Assuming they know before they set … Continue reading
Cherri’s Moonlight Ride – Farmville, VA
Tonight was very special. I got to lead a moonlight ride on the High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA. We had about 12 people on the ride, and started at 3:30 pm by cycling out to see the High Bridge. … Continue reading
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Tagged cherri, cycling, cycling friends, Farmville, flat, hankins, High Bridge Trail, RABA, recreational cycling, routes, state park, touring, Virginia
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Ecstacy – Riding the crest of the endorphin wave
Another day beyond words. We woke before the sun, in a fleabag motel on the eastern shore. Scarfed down our yogurt and tea-bag coffee. The best thing about it, was waking with friends, and a home-made coffee cake;0) By 7:30, … Continue reading
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Tagged Between the Waters, century, cycling, cycling friends, daily ride, Eastern Shore, fitness, fitness cycling, flat, pace, touring
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Pre-century evening
We are settled in at our “dive” of a hotel, having eaten yummy seafood at the Machapongo Clam Shack. Now, we sleep. We have checked the weather and wind forecast. 5 mph at 8, 7mph at 10 and 10 mph … Continue reading
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Excellent Thursday – OMG, did I get 33 miles on a Thursday?!
Today was a wonderful Thursday. If you follow the blog, you know that Thursdays are traditionally a big goose egg for me for accumulating miles. Since yesterday was rainy, the retirees didn’t do their weekly ride, but rather postponed it … Continue reading
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Bicycle Touring, and the Capital Trail
When the Westmoreland Loaded tour was scheduled for later in the month, John and I decided to make the most of an otherwise unbooked weekend. I rode the Saturday ABC ride and added about 24 additional with my friend and … Continue reading
50+ mile Sunday
It was another great day, once I got past being stood up by my ride partner. I cycled with the RABA group that cycles Powhatan on Sunday mornings. We cycled 31 miles, and my pace was very moderate. I’ve not … Continue reading
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Surly Long Haul Trucker!!!! Is it really mine?
As some of you know, I’m leaving at the beginning of April, and cycling around the United States for a year. I’ll cross the northern tier, go up to AK, down the pacific coast, and back across half the southern … Continue reading
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