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Tag Archives: bikes
3 days to Departure!!!!
I’m checking things off the “to do” list daily. The broken bike rack is going to the P.O. right now. We opted for some very large duffle bags as luggage, as they can be rolled up and stowed fairly compactly … Continue reading
Testing new tent and continued preparations
Just to catch up. I did a metric century with friends on Saturday. It was tough. I’m not riding much these days, and it’s showing in my stamina. We got rained on, after the 50 mile mark. A soaking rain. … Continue reading
Posted in Cross country cycling, cycling, touring
Tagged bike, bikes, card reader, cherri, gear, hankins, prayer partner, tents, touring
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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
Posted in commuting, cycling, DIY, fitness cycling, Freedom, Just plain obsessive cycling, recreational cycling
Tagged bike, bikes, bus, cherri, commute, commuting, cross country cycling, cycling friends, daily ride, DC, hankins, metro, rail, train, Virginia
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Provoking thought
Steve left a comment on my last post that has provoked much thought. I began to respond to the comment, and realized that it’s a great topic for today’s post. Here is Steve’s comment: “Round 2, here we come! Well, … Continue reading
More lessons – we should learn something every day, right?
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
Posted in cycling, DIY, Just plain obsessive cycling, log, recreational cycling, touring
Tagged Bianchi, bike, bikes, cele, cherri, cycling, cycling friends, daily ride, equipment, flat, flat tire, mileage, touring
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Deadly Hot rides
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
New Tires Arrived!
Today, I’m supposed to be cycling in Varina, VA. My usual Wed. morning group has moved the ride to the afternoon, due to low temps (30+ degrees), which jeopardizes my ability to ride with, but we’ll see. I have to … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, DIY, recreational cycling, touring
Tagged bike, bikes, cherri, daily ride, hankins, Varina, Virginia
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Livin’ in the NOW
Life is turning. Daily, I notice that my e-mails are more and more about cycling, touring, companions, route options and equipment. Work is about winding up ‘open’ projects, providing for the friends (clients) I’ll be receding from like a low … Continue reading
Posted in Bucket list, Cross country cycling, cycling, fitness cycling, Freedom, Just plain obsessive cycling, Life goals, recreational cycling, touring
Tagged bikes, cherri, cross country cycling, cycling, cycling friends, daily ride, hankins, mileage, recreational cycling, routes, touring, unsupported tour
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Cycling in Snow
A lesson a day, that seems to be God’s approach to teaching me. He knows I’m hard headed, and persistent. He knows that I’m competitive and driven, so He just takes it one day at a time, and gives me … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, Just plain obsessive cycling, recreational cycling, Uncategorized
Tagged bike, bikes, capital trail, cherri, daily ride, hankins, Virginia
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Simple Pleasures
Today is one of those “simple pleasure” days. So much that I wanted to do this weekend, has been cancelled because of rain. Here’s the thing, though. There was so much fun stuff to do, that the weekend wasn’t feeling … Continue reading
Posted in cycling, Freedom, Just plain obsessive cycling, recreational cycling
Tagged bike, bikes, cherri, cycling, daily ride, goochland, hankins, old steel bike, powhatan, recreational cycling, Virginia
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