Tag Archives: hills

Brand New Blacktop

Posted on June 3, 2020 by

I didn’t manage to get much done off of today’s “To Do” list.  Instead, I played hooky and took my bike out for a ride.  Until the moment I left, I wasn’t even sure I would get out the door, … Continue reading →

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The Difference a Week Makes

Posted on September 15, 2018 by

In stark contrast to last week’s chilly ride, by the time I got to the meeting place at 8:20, I and the rest of the Eagles were sweating. None of the potential C riders I knew were there, so I … Continue reading →

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In Need of a Bike Fit?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

It’s the long weekend. That in itself would be enough to certify it as Today’s (and this weekend’s) Perfect Moment, but something tells me that’s what I will pick on Monday ……after waking up at a leisurely hour. I guess … Continue reading →

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Taking a Ride on the Niagara Escarpment

Posted on September 13, 2016 by

On Sunday I participated in the Epic Tour Halton, or the GTA Gran Fondo. Despite the name confusion for me, it was the same event I took part in last year.  If you recall, last year’s event took place during … Continue reading →

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When a Big Group Shows Up to Ride

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

This weekend’s ride featured something a bit different for me. Instead of the five or six riders in the “slow” group, there were eleven of us. It was great for the club to see such a big turnout on the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Cycling

Posted on July 27, 2015 by

This photo is from a couple of weeks ago–the ride in which I learned what bonking really means.  Since then, I have been more conscious of better hydration and nutrition–though, walking into any store to hear about that is sometimes … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2014: The Nokiidaa Trail

Posted on August 25, 2014 by

Finding the day’s Perfect Moment is sometimes hard.  I couldn’t find one on Friday because my hellish commute home made me unwilling to search for it.  It likely existed, but I was in no mood to ponder it.  Saturday, while … Continue reading →

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