Monthly Archives: July 2011

Chicago, and all that jazz!

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

    Last week I was my first ever visit to Chicago.  I spent four glorious days there.  What a great city, lots to see and do.  We managed to get around almost everywhere by walking, outside of  taking a … Continue reading →

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Dottie and Tricia: Hosting Fun on Two Wheels!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

    Click the link to find out the summer challenges, and the awesome prizes!  Additionally, if you aren’t yet aware of this amazing bike blog, reading and subscribing to it will be the best prize of all!

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Just Like A Heatwave!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Most of the eastern U.S. is experiencing high temperatures, and trying, just trying to make it through this heatwave.  Pedestrians and cyclists alike didn’t let it stop them from making their way to their NYC destinations! Last Monday Mr. Inspired … Continue reading →

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Junk in the Trunk? Bontrager Interchanger City Trunk for Trek

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

With only a few days to go before leaving for my trip (Womantours: Finger Lakes), I realized I needed a back rack and bag!  Last year I used a rented bike that came equipped with a rear rack and storage … Continue reading →

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Momentum Magazine Survey “What Women Really Want”

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Momentum a very nice cycling magazine, which encourages “Smart living by bike”  is asking for women to respond to their survey for the September issue.    If you’d like to share your voice, thoughts and ideas, check it out:  http://momentumplanet.com/articles/what-women-want-reader-survey  … Continue reading →

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Esperanza, Bluff Point NY

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Tuesday’s destination was Esperanza Mansion, in Bluff Point.  To get to Esperanza, the group rode 48.3 miles, covering quite a few hills, through the lovely little town of Hammondsport.  The Esperanza Mansion was charming, offering splendid views of Lake Keuka. … Continue reading →

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“Falling” Over the Beauty of Watkins Glenn

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

          Monday consisted of a ride through the scenic Finger Lakes wine country, meeting up with the SAG vehicle to have a picnic lunch at a winery, and then on to see the splendor of  (19 … Continue reading →

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About Face: Bell’s Palsy Diagnosis

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

“We must let go of the life we planned, as to accept the one that is waitng for us.”  Joseph Campbell I was anticipating the Finger Lakes Bicycle Tour with glee for some time.  However, even best made plans do … Continue reading →

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Beating the Heat, Retro Style by Liz, @Bikepeaceny

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Retro, a photo by lp_nyc on Flickr.

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Cyklende på Strøget from Flickr

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Cyklende på Strøget, a photo by The Royal Library, Denmark on Flickr. from the Royal Library, Denmark

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