Tag Archives: recreational cycling

On the trail more and more

As the weather improves, I’m on the trail and in the garden, more and more. That does mean less blogging, so it’s a happy thing, when my posts are less frequent. Yesterday, I enjoyed a quick 14 mile trail ride. … Continue reading

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A simple day – ride included

For over a week, John has been building a wonderful Hen pen for me. It’s finally finished and tomorrow, we will go and find some inhabitants for it. I’m looking for Marans specifically, because they lay dark brown eggs. Sometimes, … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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Amish Country

Yesterday, in hopes of producing a really great ride for today, I went online to research a little area in Maryland that has a strong little Amish community. Thinking that it would be relaxing to cycle along, encountered by and … 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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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

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State of Virginia requires a “permit” for cyclists to use Virginia State Forests

Today, we headed to Bear Creek Lake State Park, to hike and cycle. In order to avoid the parking fee, we parked at a store down the road (with permission), and cycled into the park. When we got coffee at … Continue reading

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