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Image for story Exploring the Neighborhood

Exploring the Neighborhood

My husband and I have been a little anxious about biking near home, which traverses some busy streets, including El Cajon Boulevard. The Love to Ride challenge has gotten us on our bikes way more t... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Image for story For the NHS

For the NHS

Wonderful opportunity to do something even if only a small contribution to support the NHS while continuing to enjoy my cycling.

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story A year since discovering the world of road cycling

A year since discovering the world of road cycling

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi romance con la bici

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Image for story Biking as a mood changer

Biking as a mood changer

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... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story Acting like a kid again

Acting like a kid again

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 ... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story Still biking at age 79

Still biking at age 79

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... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Thank you GSK

Thank you GSK

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años

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Image for story Looking Back

Looking Back

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi romance con la bici

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Ride without a route

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 ... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Just get out :)

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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While waiting for the new cassette....

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... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story #GordyShields2020 #lovetoridesd

#GordyShields2020 #lovetoridesd

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... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story Excited!

Excited!

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: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años

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Gordy Shields ride

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... Leer más

Topic: Una historia del Desafío en Bici

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Image for story Gordy Shields Day Ride

Gordy Shields Day Ride

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... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Coming back

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... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Desert Riding

Desert Riding

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: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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April riding

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... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story The coolest bike ped bridge in Silicon Valley

The coolest bike ped bridge in Silicon Valley

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA COME HOME EMPTY

SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA COME HOME EMPTY

“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”..... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 4)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 4)

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... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 2)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 2)


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... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story Ceramic Artist

Ceramic Artist

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: Mi viaje al trabajo en bicicleta

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Image for story Back on my bike

Back on my 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... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Newest Rider.

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... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story New Bike!

New Bike!

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... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Inspiring the next generation of bikers

Inspiring the next generation of bikers

I have three kids and we get out almost everyday to bike during “these times” for some fresh air and smiles.

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Ride like a unicorn!

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... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Therapy Bike

Therapy Bike

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 ... Leer más

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Cycling solace

Cycling solace

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... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story A Noodle day

A Noodle day

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,... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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I'm so jazzed about biking again; small steps!

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi primera vez en una bicicleta en años

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Home Was Closer than I thought

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 ... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story Watching the turtles!

Watching the turtles!

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story hot day in deep South Texas

hot day in deep South Texas

Summer isnt even here and its 95 in Deep South Texas. Raspa stop half way point.

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story May the 4th be with you.

May the 4th be with you.

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 ... Leer más

Topic: Alentar a otros a montar en bici

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Image for story Gordy Shields Ride

Gordy Shields Ride

Did 10 urban miles on all the bike lanes, shared lanes, and separated lanes I could find.

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Ride for Gordy 2020

Ride for Gordy 2020

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: Otro

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Image for story My Gordy Shields Memorial Ride

My Gordy Shields Memorial Ride

I just did a nice ride in Encinitas. #GORDYSHIELDS2020

Here's a pic of me and Gordy from several years ago.

Topic: Otro

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Image for story Ride for Gordy

Ride for Gordy

This morning I rode 10 miles in memory of Gordy Shields! #GORDYSHIELDS2020 #LOVETORIDESD

Image for story Just get out :)

Just get out :)

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... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Dane County's Capitol City Trail

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... Leer más

Topic: Mi lugar/ruta favorita para montar en bici

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Image for story I would ride 500 miles...

I would ride 500 miles...

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 ... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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discovering Bristols cycle network

During this time of lock down and being made re-redundant I have been exploring Bristol by bike. I discovered the festival line and i think it is one of the nicest ride I have been on for a while.... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 5)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 5)

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... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 3)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 3)


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... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Image for story Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 1)

Cycling the full The Outer Hebrides (Part 1)


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... Leer más

Topic: Un recuerdo feliz andando en bici

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Windy coastal ride.

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... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story I SEE YOU

I SEE YOU

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... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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Image for story Going back to basics: Riding for fun

Going back to basics: Riding for fun

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... Leer más

Topic: Andar en bicicleta en la era del coronavirus

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