Monthly Archives: June 2011

You Glow!

Spokes that glow in the dark? These reflective spoke additions were super easy to push on (and will be just as easy to take off) the spokes on my bike.  The package was reasonably priced, about $5 if I recall … Continue reading

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Tour Bound

Later today about twenty other women who enjoy exploring the world on bicycles and myself will begin the first day of an adventure with Womantours in the beautifully scenic Finger Lakeds Region of NY. I drove halfway to the atRting … Continue reading

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“Coincidence? I think not.”

The above quote is  Paul Newman’s analysis that there are 24 cans of beer in a case, and 24 hours in a day, this great quote fits so many “occurrences” that come our way. By the way, did you know … Continue reading

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Get Ready to Roll, Summer is Here!

Today is the official longest day of the year, known as “Summer Solstice”.  I’m looking forward to a summer of lovely and scenic rides.  I am off on a bike tour of NY’s Finger Lakes region beginning Sunday, with www.womantours.com … Continue reading

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Bicycling in Broadway Bike Lines, NYC

Introductions were made, and hands were shook, as many New York bicyclists met each other for the first time  Thurdsay evening, ready to ride and participate in the Short Skirt Celebration Ride, organized by Mikael http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/2011/06/short-skirts-on-bicycles-protest-in-new.html   and spearheaded by Liz Patek … Continue reading

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Happy Fathers’ Day!

Wishing everyone a wonderful Father’s Day!  If you are a dad, whether in actuality or in spirit – I wish you joyous times with those you love!  It’s a perfect day for a bike ride here in NY today, or … Continue reading

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Celebrating Cycling in Skirts, June 16th NYC

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Oh, It’s a Beautiful Day for a Bike Ride

New Yorkers woke up to an outstanding day of low humidity, blue skies, and sunshine!  In other words a PERFECT day to enjoy cycling!  I’m very much looking forward to this evening’s “Short Skirt Celebration Ride/Love the Broadway Bike Lane”. … Continue reading

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“SKIRTGATE”

Many cyclists are aware of the alleged chastising of Jasmijn Rijcken, the Dutch marketing director for VANMOOF, an urban bicycle company.  When Jasmijn was in NYC for the NewAmsterdam Bike Show, off her bike, consulting a map – she told … Continue reading

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Late Afternoon Coffee and Cream and Other Thoughts

This week’s oppressive heat and obligations kept me away from any bicycle riding, today’s cooler temperatures and low humidity were lovely.  Though I’m experiencing a cooler climate in my neighborhood, unfortunately issues between cyclists and law enforcement continue to heat … Continue reading

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