Monthly Archives: June 2011

I mentioned that I would be going to southwest Virginia to ride in “Bike Virginia”.  The weekend began on Friday evening, when most folks arrived to set up tents and camp out, so we could start out fresh on Saturday … Continue reading →

A wonderful gift was given me Thursday.  A gentleman/cyclist I know transferred his Bike Virginia registration over to me. He couldn’t make it to the ride, due to some very positive things in his life, and passed on a blessing … Continue reading →

If you’re interested in touring, but just haven’t done it before, and don’t know where to begin, here are a few opportunities for you to just “test the waters”. On July 2, I’ve planned a day trip that’s a typical … Continue reading →

Mia Birk is speaking at the Science Museum in Richmond next week. The topic: Is Richmond the Next Portland. I’m looking forward to it. Though I have a lot of months still scheduled on the road, touring, this year, I  … Continue reading →

Yesterday was one of Jack’s great Waverly rides. Groups of cyclists drive to Waverly, Virginia, and spend the day cycling together through the beautiful countryside around Waverly and Surry and the Chippokes State park. We did 58 miles.With temperatures hovering … Continue reading →

On the one week anniversary of my return home, my bike, Itzhak returned. He was beautifully packed, and in excellent condition. As it turned out, I was returning from a ride on my Bianchi when he arrived, and a friend … Continue reading →

You’ve been reading along, maybe even had your interest peaked a bit about bicycle touring. Well, now you have the opportunity to join in. I’m looking for companions to cycle with me on some weekend, or 4-day tours this summer. … Continue reading →

‘Twas an unruly, hot day. I headed out this morning, knowing I had too much to do, but needed to get back on a club ride. Of course, that means back with my buddies on the Retirees ride! They were … Continue reading →

Coming home is a change that requires some alteration in one’s thinking, after an immersion in another way of living. Spending 10 hours a day in the seat of the saddle, or focusing on cycling from point A to Point … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I got the hybrid out and cycled around the camp. It’s a very foreign posture for me to cycle in, and the gearing is also awkward. But later in the day, I got the bike out again, and cycled … Continue reading →