cycling destinations, Road Bike rides, Uncategorized
World Hunger Ride - Franklin County, Va.
The World Hunger Ride 50-miler
Departing for the World Hunger Ride from the Antioch Church
Sometime in the early or Mid-1990's, I decided I wanted to try riding a century. I had been mountain biking a lot and
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cycling destinations, Mountain bike rides
Riding the Deschutes River Trail Bend, Oregon
Riding in Bend
When you live in the east, you pretty much only dream about riding in the west. Oh, sure we have awesome mountain biking here -- some of the best in the world. But you always want what you
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cycling destinations, Gravel rides, Mountain bike rides
High Bridge Trail State Park
Riding the High Bridge Trail State Park
Sleep in a tipi, zip line through the woods, stop at a brewery and ride the beautiful, historic High Bridge Trail.
The starting point On the High Bridge Trail State Park
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cycling destinations, Cycling with Sarcoidosis, Road Bike rides, Virginia's Blue Ridge Cycling
Virginia's Blue Ridge Gran Fondo is Coming Up!
Riders in the Blue Ridge Gran Fondo will enjoy cycling through beautiful Botetourt County.
A cool commemorative "medal" for finishers of the Blue Ridge Gran Fondo.
Virginia's Blue Ridge Gran Fondo, presented by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, is coming up on October
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cycling destinations, Cycling with Sarcoidosis, Road Bike rides, Uncategorized, Virginia's Blue Ridge Cycling
Riding My 60th Birthday. Drama or just another bike ride?
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
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Biking4Boomers, cycling destinations, Gravel rides, Rail trails, Uncategorized
Bicycling 400 Miles on the Erie Canal Trail
A 400-mile trek along the Erie Canal Trail is more than a bike ride.
My wife and I set out with some friends - and about 600 other people to bicycle The Erie Canal Trail.
Miles and miles of
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I betrayed my love, and now I’m left to suffer. The plastic ball full of whiffle holes bounced lightly in front of me. It wouldn’t hop more than a foot...
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...