Free Monday Memorial Day It’s so nice to have a free Monday! I didn’t have to get up at 4:30 am; and I had time to do a 19-mile ride. I hesitate to say, Happy Memorial Day; for Memorial Day is actually quite a solemn occasion. We remember those who gave their lives for our country. […]
Bananas! Bananas are a popular food with cyclists! Today I finally got to the supermarket; and picked up some bananas. A favorite pre-ride snack of mine is a banana with peanut butter; and I was without bananas for something like two weeks! I didn’t have grapes, either; and grapes are another pre-ride favorite. They’re good with
End of the World Some people have completed a bicycle trip around the world! It feels like the end of the world. This morning I went to the salvage store; and they don’t have the grab-bag bins any more! I’ll sure miss them. Today I took the trailer; but it might have been better if I
Sun Again Today we finally saw the sun again! Today we saw the sun again; and what a relief that was! Gray skies and rain had become quite tiresome; but now it looks like I can get in a good ride tomorrow morning! I’ve got a three-day weekend coming up; and that’s always good news.
Obliging What do sunflowers do when it rains? Today the weather was surprisingly obliging to me, considering the forecast. Showers and T-storms were predicted; and last night a flood watch was posted. When I went out on the road bike, the sky was overcast; but it didn’t rain. I also got to work dry; but about 11:30
Blow It Off Sometimes it’s fun to blow it off! Yesterday I decided to blow it off, and skip blogging. Sometimes it gets to be a bit too much! This morning I didn’t do much of a ride. It was drizzling; and I heard some thunder. It wasn’t close, but there’s no thunder without lightning;
Out of Steam? I wish I had energy like this! Am I running out of steam? I feel so tired lately; and I don’t only mean low on energy. My legs don’t feel right; and that’s very aggravating. Last night I thought I’d have to skip riding today; and in fact the forecast this morning
Rescue Rescue isn’t always this dramatic. This morning it was GU to the rescue. Keep some GU’s handy whenever and wherever you ride! I ate a Quest bar and some yogurt before I rode to the salvage store; and I was already getting hungry by the time I got to the store! You know what they always
What Ails My Legs? Cycling is for ALL legs! What ails my legs today? They feel stiff and tired; and I thought that there didn’t seem to be a ready explanation for it. Maybe my legs need a good dose of “Jensie”! Maybe “Jensie” has the right idea! My mileage is about as usual; and
That Monkey! Monkeys can be a nuisance! Darn that monkey! It looks like it might throw its wrench into my Love to Ride mileage goal. Yesterday I saw my rheumatologist; and we discussed the problems I’m having because of my left thumb. The doctor is referring me to a hand specialist; and it looks like