Monthly Archives: July 2010

Westward Bound!

Heading out early tomorrow morning for my first ever bicycle tour!  I’ve been busy packing, not riding, getting equipment and supplies.  And I received a special good luck charm from an extraordinary friend!  I’m sure I will have pictures and stories … Continue reading

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Bikes that Heal

I was in upstate NY for the past few days, in the lovely picturesque town of New Paltz.  Besides many people pedaling uphill on their bikes I was delighted to see two “rental” bike stations, each with a number of … Continue reading

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Basic Bicycle Bangs 101

   These hot, humid days create horrible hair days especially when compounded by a bike ride. The fashionable Eva Lu was kind enough to devote a blog entry to assist those like me, bangs impaired!  Thanks Eva Lu for taking the … Continue reading

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Tour de Nowhere and Yummy Organic Ice Pops

                            Yesterday’s ride was a simple one, in air conditioning!  I used my stationary bike, and enjoyed the cooler temperature of indoors.  And for a change from the last few days the texture of my hair did not resemble … Continue reading

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NYC Upcoming Bike Tour

Sunday, September 12th 2010 15, 35, 55, 75 and 100 mile routes YOU CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE AND PACE! http://www.nyccentury.org/event_info Looks like an exciting adventure!

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Lock Up!

SAFE RIDE I am fortunate to have a gym membership for the summer months.  And yesterday I decided it would be a wise choice to exercise indoors due to the excessive heat and humidity we are experiencing.  I rode my … Continue reading

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Skirting the Issue

  Flower Power Today is once again hazy, humid and HOT!  However, I know I have a happier, and more productive day when I ride.  Several comments I read based on a recent Wall Streat Journal article, The Season of … Continue reading

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Namaste

Finding calmness and serenity in my life, are two of the ways yoga inspires me to live my life with intention and focus.  Additionally, balance, strength, flexibility and stability are just a few of the positive benefits for me as … Continue reading

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Invisible Soldiers, and a Lilac Hampton Cruiser

I took an early morning ride to drop something off to a friend a town away, before the heat and humidity rose index rose even higher.  A lovely lilac cruiser with a friendly rider brightened the hazy morning, as she … Continue reading

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