Tag Archives: cycling friends

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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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

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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

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Zero mileage today, but…….

Well, it was a beautiful day today, and not necessarily expected to be so. All day, I just wanted to be on my bike, instead of working, which I love. So I deduced that it’s getting time to leave!! Salud…. … Continue reading

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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

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Mechanical problems and how they do lead to blessings

Yesterday, there were opportunities to ride again!!!! In the morning, I headed out for my Retirees Ride. Although not retired, my schedule allows me to cycle with this precious group of people most weeks. We were doing 29 miles in … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving and cycling

I’m thankful that I’m cycling. It’s Thanksgiving day, and I knew there was a ride this morning. All week, I plotted and planned so I would have enough of my work done to go cycle for 3 hours this morning. … Continue reading

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Catching up weekend or catching you up on the weekend

After a very slack week of cycling M-F (67 miles), due to some compression injuries, I had a wonderful, cycling weekend. Saturday, I cycled with a friend I don’t get to cycle with often. We covered all new-to-me ground in … Continue reading

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Cherri’s Moonlight Ride – Farmville, VA

Tonight was very special. I got to lead a moonlight ride on the High Bridge Trail in Farmville, VA. We had about 12 people on the ride, and started at 3:30 pm by cycling out to see the High Bridge. … Continue reading

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Ecstacy – Riding the crest of the endorphin wave

Another day beyond words. We woke before the sun, in a fleabag motel on the eastern shore. Scarfed down our yogurt and tea-bag coffee. The best thing about it, was waking with friends, and a home-made coffee cake;0) By 7:30, … Continue reading

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