Bike Gear, Bikes I Ride, Biking4Boomers, Mountain bike rides, Uncategorized
Boomer Ride - Upgrading a Santa Cruz Tallboy Mountain Bike.
The Tallboy is five years old -- but it's better than new.
I recently acquired a Santa Cruz Tallboy. Like any red-blooded American man the first thing I wanted to do was add some upgrades
But nothing says, "You can't get that
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cycling destinations, Gravel rides, Mountain bike rides
Jackson River Scenic Trail
Rock formations along the Jackson River Scenic Trail
Jackson River Trail Mile Markers
The Jackson River Scenic Trail
The Jackson River Scenic Trail is a bit of a surprise. Not that it exists — but because so few people
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Bike Gear, cycling destinations, Gravel rides, Uncategorized
Cycling 60 Miles of Gorgeous Gravel
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:
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cycling destinations, Road Bike rides
Roll Over Cancer Ride Franklin County, Va
Rows of Corn, Rows of Bikes
Rob Leonard is the organizer of Roll Over Cancer
I had forgotten how amazing Franklin County’s (Virginia) roads are for cycling, but the second annual Roll Over Cancer ride offered a great
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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, Road Bike rides, Uncategorized
Mountain Cycling vs. Beach Cycling.
The bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway connects the mainland to Holden Beach. The two dots in the middle are Mary and me.
The Epiphany started with a window decal
Mary and I stopped at a red light on
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Taking the Biking 4 Boomers message to Daytime Blue Ridge on WSLS-TV 10. Roanoke, Va. (3/5/2021) Biking4Boomers is just a fledgling idea. A dream with just a few dozen views...