This weekend I went to the hot desert of Indio, CA to visit my mom and my dad. My dad offered to buy my Oldest Daughter a bicycle for her to leard to ride without training wheels soon!
She pick... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Got out for lunch. Last night I tried my unicorn headband on the winter helmet... got a smile or two but... today I popped it onto the summer helmet because IT IS OVER 60 DEGREES and YES I succ... read more
Topic: Other
Five years ago I had a cycling accident where my front wheel locked up and sent me over the handlebars onto my helmeted head. I was temporarily paralyzed with fractured C1 and C2 vertebrae in my ... read more
Topic: Other
Riding, tinkering, chatting, dreaming about bikes is a key component to my well being right now. I'm so fortunate to have found a community of colleagues, friends, neighbors, family and like minded... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
I meandered around some of the communities, near, where I live. Checked out a few get-it-done reports to see if the city was keeping up with the requests.... I found one that was still lingering,... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
In the last four years I had my meniscus re-attached in both knees and never realized it would take this long to heal. Left knee is doing great after three years and is now supporting my right knee... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Living several hours from friends, family, and the place you called home most of your life is though in normal times. The social distancing and cancelled trips of the Coronavirus Era makes it even ... read more
I grew up in Germany, where turtles are either pets or live in a zoo. So I greatly enjoy the opportunity to see turtles in the wild. One good spot that's not too far from Madison and in a very bike... read more
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
Summer isnt even here and its 95 in Deep South Texas. Raspa stop half way point.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Quarantine life has diminished the level of activity I am accustomed to as an art teacher. I was on my feet most of the day. The transition to being home all day had my body and spirit feeling out ... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
My solo "Salute To Gordy Ride" from today. #GORDYSHIELDS2020
I didn't always wear the mask on my KVR/Pomerado ride, but when I did I felt like I was at Mt. Whitney.
Topic: Other
I just did a nice ride in Encinitas. #GORDYSHIELDS2020
Here's a pic of me and Gordy from several years ago.
Topic: Other
There are so many reasons and ways to ride ;) Our local brewery has an "order online, pick it up outside" option, with a free roll of toilet paper with your order.
Then there's the gr... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
The Capitol City Trail (CCT) is an enjoyable result of conservation and recreation foresight, featuring a tour of the Nine Springs E-Way. This trail connects with the Southwest Path and other Madis... read more
I like to set myself a target each year. In 2020 I decided that one month I would try and ride 500 miles, having never done that before. I'd got a couple of long sportive rides planned, which have ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
“Dinner’s ready!” “OK ma I’ll be right there - just finishing up real quick!” I have been using this tactic all my life. You know what? Never worked 😖 - not once. “One more game, it’ll be quick”..... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Day 5
Jenny and I set off out of Tarbert to be greeted by the biggest ol’ hill we had seen. But. We. Did. It. AND to our right we saw not one … but two eagles!!! Swooping down the hillside... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Day 2
The cycling begins! We set off after having a yummy breakfast at the Toffee Factory (aka Heart Hebrides ) for a big bowl of porridge to fuel us for the day ahead.
Off t... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
I feel so lucky that my bike commute to my pottery studio is on beautiful many San Diego paths including the Spanish Trail and along Liberty Station.
Topic: My commute by bike
I gave cycling up a few months ago as I find change very hard to cope with with Autism. I was getting distressed going out on rides,having to cope with the difference, but at the same time I was be... read more
Topic: Other
Those who know me will tell you that I am seldom at a loss for words. But this week...these weeks, I've struggled for inspiration, and encouragement.
But today I watched my car free stree... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Today, Monday is one of my non-working days; I work my contracted hours over 9 days of each fortnight. Therefore, having done my chores and listened to the weather forecast I got ‘Old Faithful’ out... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Wonderful opportunity to do something even if only a small contribution to support the NHS while continuing to enjoy my cycling.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
This weekend marked a year since giving a road bike a go. I'd been a cycle commuter on a hybrid bike for a couple of years prior but thought i'd give it a go. I loved it, but lost touch with it ove... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
These days our moods are fragile, and this morning my son had a terrible start into the day. We decided to go biking and although it's one of his favorite hobbies, he didn't feel like getting ready... read more
We're cooped in more than ever right now, which makes it really important for me to embrace opportunities to get out with my 6 year old son and explore by bike. He probably hasn't realized it, but ... read more
I started biking about 50 yrs ago. I was working as a Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician in a local hospital. I would wake up at 4 am and ride in my neighborhood for 2 Hrs. At that time I had multip... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Thanks to GSK I have fulfilled one of my dreams – learning how to cycle!.
Years ago, at GSK House, we were encouraged to cycle, and were offered free cycling lessons of which I took adva... read more
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
Last year I never would have expected to be where I am today. I have moved to San Diego and replaced my car with an electric bike. Hills I have struggled to get over, unreliable transit, and paying... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
The other day we had a very nice afternoon, and as I had finished my work for the day, I headed out on a ride. I did not choose a route before I left, but rather just headed out and decided where ... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
When we started working from home, I didn't want to stop commuting... so I would get up and ride a few miles before starting work... and then at the end of the day.
Well, somehow jogging... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
I've hit my smart trainer the last 4 days.
I did some routes that I had previously done in Hawaii. I find, IRL (In Real Life), the rides seem to be easier, and more balanced. Easier, as i... read more
Topic: Other
An accomplished racer, and national champion, Gordy Shields died at age 95 after having started riding at age 50. At the time, I just started riding (age 47) and at his memorial his daugher reveale... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Haven’t ridden in years and never on a new bike! Only rode as a teen around the neighborhood, now 10+ years later my husband gifted me a Trek DS2 and I can’t wait to increase my mileage
Topic: My first time on a bike in years
I didn't know about the ride, and had already done a couple of hard rides over my weekend, including mountain biking yesterday which got me pretty sore, so I was planning on just doing yoga today a... read more
Pedaled from my home to Gordy's former home of many decades
Pedaling from Fletcher Parkway towards Gordy's street, I wondered how many hundreds of times he pedaled that obvious route to his hou... read more
Topic: Other
In January, I replaced my left knee with one made of titanium, plastic, and glue. The very last thing I did before I left for the hospital was ride the stationary bike for 30 minutes.
Post... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
There is nothing like riding in the high desert in Nevada. There is untold beauty in the desert if one just looks. Sunrises and sunsets are unmatched.
Topic: My favourite place/route to ride
I ride regularly to and from work and weekends.
Having been in lockdown since bank holiday Monday, I have clocked up 695 miles in April.
This just going out and doing a loop from home, the... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
The most beautiful bike and pedestrian bridge in Silicon Valley spans the Junipero Serra Fwy (Interstate 280) between Sunnyvale and Cupertino. I crossed it today on my way to get to a socially dist... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Day 6 (Final day and travel day back)
We pushed on to the Butt of Lewis lighthouse– through the glorious sunshine again to the very end of the Hebridean Way. To be honest I cried when I sa... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Day 3
A cosy sleep and a few snacks later – we set off for the lovely Baleshare beach! The sun was out again and stayed out too. Heading to the beach the wind was against us a wee bit... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
The Hebridean Way
[address removed]
(photos available on my blog)
(June 2019)
So – a group of my lady friends and I decided to take on the challenge of cyclin... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Today’s [address removed] When the wind blows here there is very little to stop it. We don’t have majestic hills or forests; we have mainly flat terrain and coastal views. On a day when the wind is... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I see you.
Out there uncomfortably wobbling along on a bike that’s been tucked away in the place where good intentions get stored for “when we get a chance”.
I see you.
Out the... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Anyone that knows me, knows I don't drive.
I fully rely on my bike to do everything and to go everywhere. I buy groceries, take the pets to the Vet, meet friends, social ride, go to work, go... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
A friend thought her bike was a lost cause and was asking around for bike shops and used bikes. I told her I'd take a look: her bike was nearly new and in fantastic shape! All it needed was a fro... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
