Tag Archives: Saturday

On a Cold Saturday Morning

Posted on May 12, 2019 by

68.99 km Elev Gain 603 m Time 3h 9m I am not sure a cyclist planning on an early Saturday morning ride should look at the weather forecast. I mean, when I saw that it was going to be 3 … 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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11 Degrees….11!

Posted on September 8, 2018 by

I have a small computer mounted on my bike. It is by no means the fancy Garmin or Wahoo system I lust after but can’t ever seem to find room in the budget for.  However, it does the job and … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Sunday’s Spectacle

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

Super Bowl Sunday Someone asked me on Friday what I thought about moving the Super Bowl to Saturday. Apparently, somewhere, someone took a poll and got a strong response to moving the game. The way I see it, there are … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Coffee Morning

Posted on November 11, 2017 by

There is something great about a day when I can drink my coffee slowly and reflect on the days past and the days ahead.  Today is Remembrance Day, so reflecting is definitely needed. This is so different from mornings when … Continue reading →

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How my Saturday was Ruined.

Posted on March 6, 2016 by

  My Saturday started off rather badly. Saturdays are all about things I can’t do on weekdays.  Saturday is the day when I can drink more coffee at a much more leisurely pace.  Saturday is the day when I can … Continue reading →

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August 16, 2014: Coincidences

Posted on August 17, 2014 by

Today’s plan had me popping around to a friend’s place for drinks and any merriment that might ensue.  I had the person’s address and phone number, so I felt pretty confident that everything would work out well.  The only problem … Continue reading →

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