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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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Zero mileage today, but…….

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

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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Excellent ride

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

65 miles! A great ride. little wind, dressed very well for the cold, with cycling knickers, under cycling tights. a base-layer turtleneck, wth another over it for greater insulation, arm warmers, with a warm-up jacket over that. neck warmer, and … Continue reading →

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Catching up weekend or catching you up on the weekend

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

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

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

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

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

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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Takin’ it easy – recreational cycling in Virginia

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

Today, I had hoped to ride with friends, but the plan changed. I did ride with my husband and we had a wonderful day. We got up  fairly early, and cycled a mile or two on the mountain bike trail, … Continue reading →

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Flatted!

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

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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