Monthly Archives: July 2007

The total for this month is 304.8 miles. Now, normally I’d be pretty happy with that total, but remember that over half of that amount came from three days in Iowa last week. Weather, family commitments, travel, and general lethargy … Continue reading →

One of the things that got me started in reading biking blogs and eventually starting this one was reading about other riders. A couple of sites that I frequent offer profiles of riders, including I Bike T.O. featuring riders in … Continue reading →

I’m back from my 2½ days of RAGBRAI. Details to follow. Miles Ridden: 162.0

Celery Bog at the North CourseI took a quick ride to the drug store to pick up supplies for next week’s ride, and I hung the panniers on the new rack with a 3 pound bag of grass seed in … Continue reading →

SR26 in the MorningIt started off as a normal commute day with comfortably cool temps and bright sunshine. However, instead of riding home, I met my wife and son for supper at Moe’s after he picked up his wristband for … Continue reading →

A recent post on one of the many biking blogs I read mentioned how the writer had just ridden to a community band performance. With a quick wardrobe change, he was ready to play. (I wish I could remember where … Continue reading →

I’ve awoken to thunderstorms the past three mornings, which have put the kibosh on both pre-work rides and commutes. Instead, I’ve been prepping for next week’s RAGBRAI ride. Mostly, I’ve been making lists and thinking about things, but it’s time … Continue reading →

My family’s schedule is back to normal, and that means I get to ride to work again. It’s been a while, and I hadn’t realized how much I miss the ride in until this AM. Beautiful weather and polite drivers … Continue reading →

I’ve been following a post at Commute by Bike on Cycling Fashion, and it’s interesting to read about all of the different wardrobes and reasons for each. It seems to me that part of the decision of what to wear … Continue reading →