Category Archives: healthy living

A great idea…

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Though I just lost my mom, this sign I keep passing makes me happy – thinking of families young and old, out riding their bicycles celebrating their Moms next week!  Enjoy the moments!    

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Giving Gratitude, or in the words of Jon Stewart, “Your moment of zen”

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Here we are in November already, and while riding this weekend I had to stop and give thanks.  As I rode I reflected on the beauty of the azure sky and bay, and the way the sun sparkled on the … Continue reading →

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Yesterday and Today

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

This was my day yesterday…another ride along the Jones Beach bike path, but with some company!  My son went jogging/running and his lovely girlfriend came along for the ride, on the Schwinn Creme. It was nice to have company sharing … Continue reading →

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Some scenes from the Finger Lakes

Posted on July 2, 2011 by
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Bicycles = Happiness

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

A quote I read this morning fits so perfectly with my day yesterday  http://shebicycles.com/  “It is better to travel well than to arrive.”  Buddha My happy, upbeat mood resonated with me all day yesterday after my boardwalk ride.  Watching the … Continue reading →

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On the Boardwalk

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

People having some fun…on the boardwalk, cycling on a Saturday afternoon.  Finally some sun, and better yet – no rain!  Perfect afternoon just riding on the boardwalk with good company, people watching, and stopping for an ice cream cone.  The … Continue reading →

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Riding in Style – Jill Commutes

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Commuter Spotlight Jill (link in sidebar to her fabulous electra Amsterdam) is one of the most enthusiastic, energetic, and talented people you will ever meet. From running in marathons, to sprouting community gardens, traveling to Alaska, painting, sewing much of … Continue reading →

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Scenes from A Boardwalk

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

The magnificent spring weather brought out pedestrians, sun worshipers and cyclists alike to the boardwalk in Long Beach, NY this weekend. And when the weather is this beautiful and beckoning, I took advantage of heading there both Saturday and Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Uplifting Cycling Tale: Goal Setting, Dedication, Teamwork and Committment

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

I had the fortunate pleasure of being in the audience last Saturday, when Bill Strickland of Bicycling magazine facilitated a discussion with Ryan Oelkers and one of the members of Shoemaker Charter School’s cycling team.  (I apologize, but the acoustics … Continue reading →

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Bike Bloggers Make Positive Changes

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Building a Better City for Biking Through Bike–Centric Blogs Caroline Samponaro, director of Advocacy of Transportation Alternatives facilitated this panel discussion of NYC area bloggers, and Marc who came all the way from the Netherlands! This was followed by a … Continue reading →

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