hot day in deep South Texas
Summer isnt even here and its 95 in Deep South Texas. Raspa stop half way point.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
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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
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.... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Day 5
Jenny and I set off out of Tarbert to be greeted by the biggest olā hill we had seen. But. We. Did. It. AND to our right we saw not one ā¦ 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
All the worry over the thing and a lockdown and no exercise, not good! What is a boy to do?
Someone who trains 3 hours every day and has been very active for 50 years just cannot switch off. <... read more
Nope, They must be mad. Getting on a slow packed sweaty bus or sitting in their car stuck in traffic for an hour every morning and evening. Start the day with a breath of fresh air and an easy but ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Since the Government started giving us daily exercise tokens to cash in, I've found that I have placed a higher value on getting outside, both for head space and to keep fit.
I started re... read more
#nocarbon.
During this time everyone needs to keep calm and peddling still taking the country way to at lascar Electronics doing important work for the Nhs and safety critical company's xx ever... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I started commuting to work by bike back in August 2019 using my old "vintage" mountain bike. I've now completed a total of 1550 miles in 220 trips and only missed one day commuting - that was my ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
About 10 years ago I bought a Boardman Hybrid to commute to work. I've never looked back. Saved a fortune in petrol , parking fees. Been environmentally friendly. I've kept for any kept on riding t... read more
Topic: Encouraging others to ride
Not so much a story as a pause on a journey. Some 3 years ago I bought and rode a bike for the first time in 30 years. I had thought it would be for riding up and down the Exe estuary where I live.... read more
Although the corona virus is not a good thing. Something very positive has happened for our family. Due to the quietness of the country roads where we live, me and my son and me have been able to... read more
Only managed to get out on my bike once during the week to pick up a neighbours medication. By kept up the skills with YouTube indoor cycling through Spain and NZ and no Jet lag.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Being on my bike is what keeps me sane at the best of times, so this feeling has been magnified by the circumstances we find ourselves in.
My daily cycle is not just for pleasure and exerc... read more
Topic: My Bicycle Romance
I feel I have to share my view of the world at the end of most of my bike rides... I'm a regular rider, either commuting 20 odd miles to work in Redruth or in a group so I miss that social side of ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
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
Havenāt 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 canāt 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 lighthouseā 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 ā 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
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(photos available on my blog)
(June 2019)
So ā a group of my lady friends and I decided to take on the challenge of cyclin... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
Todayās [address removed] When the wind blows here there is very little to stop it. We donāt 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
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 āOld Faithfulā out... read more
Topic: A happy riding memory
With my being in the āat riskā category and all the confusion regarding how far we should cycle, a few days before the lockdown was announced I went out and bought a turbo trainer. I now cycle to m... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Work as a Laboratory Technician for a Dairy/Creamery Company in Leeds, so recognised as a Key Worker. I can still ride to and from Work each shift, in my seventh year of only riding or walking to W... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
#nocarbon Taking advantage of the worst of times to get out on the quiet country lanes, practicing social distancing and enjoying the fresh air and exercise whilst having the time to do it...
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
During these difficult times of Covid-19 it is important to offer support to those in need. When a lady in the village reached out asking for help as her cat was poorly I did not hesitate to offer ... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Not so much a story as a pause on a journey. Some 3 years ago I bought and rode a bike for the first time in 30 years. I had thought it would be for riding up and down the Exe estuary where I live.... read more
I'm alternating my one exercise stint a day into an ever quickening daily rota of...
Road Bike, Run, Mountain Bike. The kilos are coming off fa fast. Not only No Carbon, but no beer either. +/-... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
Getting out on your bike is a safe way to experience the world outside while we're all self-isolating. And you never know what you might see! I cycled up towards Ditchling Beacon. Stopping to watch... read more
I am 73 and have cycled on average 3 times a week doing on average 70 to 100 miles a week when the weather permitting and this year I have set my self a target of 2020 miles as it is the year. Wit... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
I bought a new bike right before the lockdown to use in the London-to-Brighton ride, but then that got cancelled so it's been clocking up miles collecting groceries instead.
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
only started this month as got a secondhand bike and want to get health and fit me and my son are trying to do at least 50 miles a week to start with but my bike not that good :( but i am trying a... read more
Topic: Biking in the Coronavirus Era
