Category Archives: 2013 POSTS

It seems appropriate to start with thanks.  To the extent that I am ready for the Gold Rush Randonnee that starts at 6pm tomorrow night, it is because of the support of my friends and partner.   So thank you … Continue reading →

Cranberry bogs, blueberry fields, horses, cattle.  Pine barrens, open spaces, long stretches of straight roads.  A train graveyard.  The NJ 400 is “easy” because it is flat, but it’s challenging because you have to keep your mind entertained when you … Continue reading →

This is an epic ride but well worth the challenge.  You see aspects of NJ that you don’t expect: hills, steep hills, more hills, remote wooded areas, horse farms, and so many deer that you need to watch out for … Continue reading →

This was my third fleche, my third adventure with Escargots Volant.  Waffles and coffee at our house before the start, photos with team-mates a little nervous, a little excited, anxious to get started.  Once we get going, we’ll be better. … Continue reading →

With the 200km Pinelands Permanent on February 25, I completed my training goals for February. 600km in February feels like an achievement in Pennsylvania. Of course I had to travel to do the 300km ride, but I can say that … Continue reading →

Finished the challenge today with 31 miles.  Not much to spare, but that’s ok.  Folks in my office have been looking askance at me for the last two days for riding at all with the temperatures as cold as they … Continue reading →

I think I’m going finish the challenge successfully although a bad cold and really frigid temperatures for a couple of days haven’t helped.  Almost there….

I think I realized last night why this challenge tickles me so.  It’s because I use my bike for errands on a regular basis and enjoy being able to get things done without a car.  I ride to work as … Continue reading →

I love the idea of errandonnee.  Here’s the link if you want to check it out: http://chasingmailboxes.com/2013/02/05/winter-challenge-the-errandonnee/ Basically, it’s an easy way to enjoy bits of cycling in February and to keep our minds occupied while we’re waiting for the warmer … Continue reading →