Along the bike path

Today’s ride was actually the General’s idea. It was not until we started heading out, did I realize it had been a whole week since I’ve been on the bike. That’s right, I haven’t ridden since LIVESTRONG. It wasn’t intentional that’s for sure. It’s been an even longer time since the General had been on [...]

Mountain Biking in Colorado Part 2: It’s All a Blur…

I shot this with my zoom lens extended way too far and passing this cyclist at about 55 mph (I was in the passenger seat). I’m calling it “abstract.” Bear with me, but I thought it was a good metaphor describing how my vacation week, and my trip to Colorado was: A fondly remembered blur.
I [...]

Mountain Biking in Colorado Part 1: Hall Ranch

I’m just back from Colorado and my first taste of Rocky Mountain-Mountain Biking. I was a little high coming off LIVESTRONG, but knew my technical skills had grown rusty in the months I’ve spent training for LIVESTRONG. The last time I was on a mountain bike was Mother’s Day.
My hostess paired me with a childhood [...]

Philly LIVESTRONG 2008

Sorry folks, I planned to post about this sooner but we left Philly LIVESTRONG and headed right to Delaware to visit friends. LIVESTRONG was a truly amazing day, and the seventy miles was a lot of fun. Yes, I did say fun. I chatted with a lot of very nice folk, and almost got a [...]

LIVESTRONG 2008: Philly is Hilly!

I’m back from LIVESTRONG Philly where Heather and I completed 70 strenuous miles through Montgomery and Berks Counties. The weather was perfect and with my multitude of mechanical issues successfully resolved, I could concentrate on just riding my bike.
We got a late start–they delayed our “release” by about 30 minutes. Heather & I got stuck [...]

The last ride before LIVESTRONG

I told the General last night that I would clean the house today because I had the day off. I was heading out to meet the BCC crew for a 1530 (3:30 pm Karen) start time. We were meeting at our newest member’s residence and it was going to be a 20 minute bike ride [...]

Mechanical Issues Galore!

I’m a planner, and it’s a good thing.
I took my road bike to the shop for a once over and new tape for the handlebars. We discovered the bottom bracket had a frozen bearing and needed to be replaced. I picked it up, good as new on Thursday. I took it out for a “lets [...]

And the General thinks I’m crazy…

Unfortunately, Joanna is just now learning what information she needs if her bike is stolen. She forgot to bring it inside just once, and that’s all some opportunistic dirt bag needed. I forgot my bike on the car rack after my ride yesterday (I was distracted by the Wing Zing pizza in my possession). I [...]

There was blood. Excellent!

My co-workers asked what my plans were seeing I was splitting 3 hours early. I told them I was going mountain biking at Batchelor Street. They did not feel it was prudent, and I was interrogated about the plan because LIVESTRONG is this Sunday. Nay sayers. I made it out with only a few puncture [...]

LIVESTRONG Philly, Loose Ends, and My Trip to Colorado

We’re ramping up quickly to the event that has defined us for the better part of the year–the LIVESTRONG Challenge in Philadelphia.  I expected to blog more about some of the personal stories and people that compel me to participate in this event, like my mom (breast cancer) or my old high school/college boyfriend (testicular [...]