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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Gear check, shipping bike
Sorry, forgot the pics! Well, after nearly purchasing the two LHT’s in TX, I’ve begun to look at the $200 to ship my bike and trailer as ‘chump change’. So, today, I’ll take Itzhak to REI to have him packed … Continue reading
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Killer winds; great ride
32 miles, the winds were killer. There were times that I felt like I was back in North Dakota, fighting those 35 MPH winds. The company was great! Because the winds were swirling, instead of constantly from the same direction, … Continue reading
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Tagged touring, cherri, hankins, bike, long haul trucker, Cherri Hankins, austin, Texas, trailer
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A quickie.. maybe not
Sitting peacefully here in my home, sated by a mellow apertif and good meal, it seems like an uneventful week, but looking at it day-by-day, perhaps it’s been remarkable. A friend has been shopping this week due to a crash … Continue reading
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The gloriousness of the ABC-G ride
Though discouraged when no one showed up to ride the Ashland Breadfast Club’s Goochland satellite start this morning, it turned into a glorious ride. Fortunately, my camera was in the rack bag and with no other cyclists, I could dally … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC-G ride, architecture, Ashland, Cherri Hankins, goochland, homes, RABA, saturday ride, trains, trolley line, VA
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And on Wednesday….
Beautiful day to day, with temperatures high enough to ride without a jacket. The retirees started our 30 mile ride from Hickory Notch Grill in Goochland. We had a wonderful ride. I finished last, or was one of the last … Continue reading
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Finally, I get to ride
Saturday was a bust for me. Though I showed up to lead the ride, only 2 riders showed up in the 38 degree drizzle. Both were much faster riders than I, so once they signed the sign-in sheet, I cycled … Continue reading
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ABC-G ride and Register for the Powhatan Historic Ride
Saturday mornings I lead a “C” paced ride from the Food Lion at Manakin-Sabot to Ashland Coffee and Tea, where many members of our club gather for fellowship throughout the morning. They come in a variety of pace groups having … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC-G, Cherri Hankins, cycle, powhatan historic tour, RABA
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The Maynard G. Krebs (The G stood for Walter) of Cycling
“Work!” Maynard would do just about anything to avoid even saying the word, let alone performing any. I may not be that bad, but cycling isn’t about work for me. I tend to avoid it. But today, I cycled with … Continue reading
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Booked!!!!!
Sat. March 10, I leave for Austin! My companion and I will set out from Austin, Tx and cycle to Florida together. We have nearly a month to do the trip. That leaves plenty of time for dawdling and sightseeing. … Continue reading
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