Category Archives: commuting

Learning the ins and outs of public transportation

Friday I finally decided it was time to learn how to use public transportation with my bike. First, let me say, “I’m not a public transportation user at all!” Now, I have to learn to figure out bus schedules and … Continue reading

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Cycling to Church

Failed to mention that I did go to church yesterday before heading out on the trail. Some of you know that I cycled to church in the summer, and into the fall. Once winter arrived, Sunday was really the only … Continue reading

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More cancellations! and good news in DC!

Well, more of my weekly rides have been cancelled due to cold weather, and wind chill factor:-(  The guys that are canceling now, are actually the “die hards”, of the fitness crowd. Sooo, it makes me think, “Should I really … Continue reading

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Interesting Commute

Today I commuted to the studio. It was an interesting commute because of the # of people I encountered on the way in, who stopped me to chat. At the main road, I was preparing to turn onto it, when … Continue reading

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Make Richmond more cyclist friendly (safe)

There is a concerted effort in Richmond City to make it more cyclist / pedestrian friendly. A part of this effort is to determine what it will take to get more cyclists and pedestrians out and feeling safe in the … Continue reading

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Flatted!

It was going to happen eventually.  I probably courted the timing, by telling Steve that I haven’t had a flat since I began using Gatorskins. Yesterday, during my commute, I got a flat. 11 miles from work. 12 miles from … Continue reading

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Seemed hot today

Today was one of those days I couldn’t get enough fluids. Although it didn’t reach 100 in the residential areas of Richmond, I think it definitely did out where we were riding. Kevin and I opted to sort of follow … Continue reading

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Riding old steel

I picked up the old Panasonic mixte and am enjoying it. Yesterday,  I rode it for my daily commute and she was about as enjoyable as Cele. It’s a little more difficult to shift, because I have become used to … Continue reading

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bike commuting

Today, I cycled to the studio for the first time. It’s been on my mind for about 6 weeks, but it seemed sooo far. It seems like it’s about 16 miles past church, which is 16 miles from home. That … Continue reading

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