This weekly ride has something for everyone -- but the emphasis is on "Friendly."
Roanoke's Tuesday night ride had become a bit of a problem. According to many people, over the years it had become a victim of it's own success.
The Star City Medio Fondo
What’s 7,000 feet of climbing among friends? As it turns out, too much for my legs.
“You know a ‘fondo’ is a race, right?” my wife Mary reminded me as we considered signing up for the inaugural
It's no century - but for me, it's a big deal.
I hadn't paid much attention to the relatively common practice of riding one's birthday. For whatever reason, it never appealed to me. I was always in the camp
Devils Backbone Road Metric Road Ride and Ramble
An uphill pass while riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway during the Devils Backbone metric century.
Let's get something out of the way. There are two climbs on this ride
Riding the Loudoun 1725 Gravel Grinder
Gravel riding fascinates me. And doing the Louden 1725 Gravel Grinder adds a couple more layers of interest – most of it historical and equestrian.
But first, the gravel part.
Arriving at the dreaded creek crossing. Photo:
It's hard to ride very far in November in Roanoke. It's just too cold. Sure you get the odd day when it's not -- and we all take advantage of those rare opportunities, but you just don't get the urge
A sarcoidosis perspective on cycling My cycling has come a long way since I began lamenting the difficulties of riding while dealing with sarcoidosis and the multiple medications to keep...
Sometimes it just takes a little luck and a good guide. As we drove to the ride start of our gravel ride, my buddy Gary’s wife Barbara called. Thanks to...
In the Summer of 2023, Cardinal Bicycle of Roanoke invites you to learn how to enjoy the real backroads. Gravel Camp is a fun way to think of a series...
I ride mountain, road and gravel bikes in the rugged country surrounding my home in Roanoke, Va. Photography, video editing, writing, and social media are sources of enjoyment for me, so this blog is really a guilty pleasure. According to Strava (and most group rides!) I'm an intermediate cyclist. My bikes include a 1996 Waterford steel road bike. Off road, it's a Cannondale Trigger 3. My Gravel bike is a Fuji Jari. Like most of you, I'm always dreaming about the next bike to join the stable. So many bikes, so little time.
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