Monthly Archives: July 2011

More lessons – we should learn something every day, right?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Today was Jack’s ride from Surry to Waverly. I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks. Despite my early departure to drive to the ride start, I arrived late. Fortunately, the riders hadn’t left yet. It was a large ride, … Continue reading →

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One quick tour

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

The Greenbrier River trail was my chosen location for a weekend tour this weekend. The information was posted in the local club newsletter, and on my blog, as well as Facebook. Only one or two people expressed an interest in … Continue reading →

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Deadly Hot rides

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Whew, it’s been a week of deadly hot weather. With the temps reaching the triple digits, one has to wonder why in the world some of us are cycling at high noon!!!! Of course, we are actually just spinning out … Continue reading →

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Rude awakening – lightening

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

I haven’t posted much lately. Being home is more comforting that I anticipated, and I’m not cycling as much as prior to leaving for the tour. On the 22, though, I’m heading to Marlinton, WV to do a weekend tour … Continue reading →

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Finishing Bike Virginia and then some

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

Bike Virginia was a very challenging event. The ascents were phenomenal, and the descents gratifying. Sadly, I became familiar with the SAG (won’t dwell on that). The event seemed very well organized. The food was very good, as was the … Continue reading →

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