Tag Archives: Cycling

A winter’s tale

Posted on February 5, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs There is a small, family owned Mexican restaurant in our community that my family has enjoyed eating at for 30 … Continue reading →

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Why I ride, again

Posted on September 19, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

Cycling season is winding down. The days are getting shorter and it is harder to squeeze in a thirty mile ride on a Tuesday or Thursday evening without riding in the dark. I don’t like riding in the dark. I … Continue reading →

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Trumpcation

Posted on August 7, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

Over the last ten years of riding my bicycle I have created a variety of different routes to choose from. I program them in my Garmin GPS which mounts on the handlebars of my bike and displays a map I … Continue reading →

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A toast to the heat

Posted on July 13, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” – Benjamin Franklin It’s 93 degrees outside but feels like 99, at least according to the Weather Channel. The bottom line is it’s hot I would even … Continue reading →

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Le Tour Y’all part deux

Posted on July 6, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

Once again American cycling fans get to watch what our European pedaling brothers and sisters simply take for granted, non-stop television coverage of professional cycling. The Tour de France started July 1st and since that date I have been glued to … Continue reading →

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Watching Trump race in circles

Posted on May 30, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

One of my kids played lacrosse in high school, a sport I was not familiar with. So to make sure, as any good Dad would, I could “coach her up” I bought the “Lacrosse for Dummies” book. It didn’t help me … Continue reading →

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Riding and living through the pain

Posted on May 22, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Life is hard. After all, it kills you.” –  Katharine Hepburn Suffering on bicycle is a point of pride for many cyclist, me included. Pedaling on a flat, windless, 70 degree day is easy, anyone can do that. But the … Continue reading →

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Sexy Spring

Posted on April 26, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

My wife and I had just pedal down my favorite two-mile stretch of road. It is relatively straight with a 1% grade from stop sign to stop sign. When I make the right hand turn on to this road I … Continue reading →

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Goats in the road

Posted on April 18, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!” – … Continue reading →

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Riding my bicycle – why I ride

Posted on April 12, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” – Eddy Merckx It is cycling season, that time of year when the days are longer and warmer. A time that I can ride my … Continue reading →

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