Like any sport or hobby, cycling has a learning curve. Everything from road safety to changing a flat tire are things which I am learning as I shift my focus from running to cycling. Given that it is all rather new to me, at least at this level, … [Continue reading]
Goals; it’s all relative
Every year, my brother-in-law participates in Sacramento Region’s bike commute month. With cycling to work as his routine commuting method, his participation goals for this annual program is to top the list in miles logged. This year, he logged 2,289 … [Continue reading]
All the news that is fit-to-print
Often times, we parents may feel like the last to know important things about those close to us. All too often, it is our own children whose noteworthy news is left undisclosed – to us, that is. If you are not constantly checking their FB pages, or … [Continue reading]
Finding my way
Training for my 1st century is proving to be vastly differently from training for my 19th or 20th marathon. The fact that I've been there, done that means I know that I can run a marathon. But riding 100 miles, that's a whole different story. … [Continue reading]
Hiking Lassen Peak
It's July, and there is snow in Mount Lassen National Park! Yes, there is lots of beautiful, white snow! The man and I parked at Bumpass Hell and set out on foot. The road to the trail head was clear with high walls of snow piled on either side of … [Continue reading]