Trek has some women who wrote an essay and are spokeswomen for the company. I follow one of the women's blogs more than the others - she seems to have my twisted sense of humor.
Anyway she posted a link to a short video, I thought I also would post it on my blog as it's a message to get out to people.
http://www.dothetest.co.uk/
The club took their first ride of the season yesterday. 24.86 miles. Nice ride, a bit windy but who's complaining. As soon as I figure out how to move the pictures from my cell phone to my computer I will post them.
Safe and Happy Riding!
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Showing posts with label Biking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Biking. Show all posts
Monday, March 17, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Riding produces more riders
A girl who works with me, I suppose I shouldn't call her a girl as she's in her 40's, asked me if I would teach her to ride a bike this summer!!! How cool is that. She's from Africa and has never learned to ride a bike but always asks about my biking and said she's like to learn and wanted to know if I'd teach her! I'm so excited! I think I'll start looking for a cheaper road style bike for her to ride in the summer, one that I can keep in my garage to loan out or give away if someone starts enjoying it.
I think it's fabulous - and she thinks I'm crazy to ride in temps under 80 - but apparently my craziness somehow has drawn her in...because she is going to learn!
*****Doing a Happy Dance*****
Safe and Happy Riding my friends...sometimes our actions really do inspire others!
I think it's fabulous - and she thinks I'm crazy to ride in temps under 80 - but apparently my craziness somehow has drawn her in...because she is going to learn!
*****Doing a Happy Dance*****
Safe and Happy Riding my friends...sometimes our actions really do inspire others!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
New Gear for the Bike....
So, I rode out to North Central Cyclery today after I left work. Have I ever mentioned how much I love that place! The guys that work there are great and put up with me...I know nothing about bikes except that I love to ride them...I managed to change a tire myself but still I know nothing...I'll give an example of just how bad it is shortly.
I needed a front light so I can see while commuting home...got that. Decided what the heck might as well get that rack too so that I can make my commute easier...we'll see how that works out. I also ordered the sensor for my computer. Logging miles is a pain when I have no sensor...which is why I've been sticking to routes I know so that I can have an accurate log.
Anyway, here's the example of my complete idiocy when it comes to bikes...Tobie takes my bike off the stand and notices that my front hub is loose....so he tightens it for me...now...I had no idea why my tire was loose and why no matter how much I tightened it, it still felt loose to me. He just smiles and fixes it...while I mutter something stupid like "Yeah I noticed that but couldn't figure out why it's not getting tight"....DEE DA DEE! I sound like a moron...think back to high school those kick yourself in the ass moments when you realize just what a dumbass you just sounded like after saying something. That's me in the bike shop. But Thankfully Tobie doesn't tell me what a moron I am or that I shouldn't be riding a bike if I don't know a thing about it. I thank Tobie from the bottom of my heart for putting up with me....
I'll tell you about my loose chain idiot moment some other time.
Anyway, I rode away feeling pretty cool and proud of myself because he gave me kudos for putting in 1700 miles this year (I was actually right at 1700 miles when I came walking into the shop).
So, dork that I am I still felt pretty proud of myself. I still think I have a sexy bike...even if there are newer, sexier looking ones out there. It's kind of like my husband LOL.....I still think he's sexy even if he's a little older, slower, grayer. K..I'm stopping before anyone shows him this and he kicks my butt heehee!
I'm off to make dinner the kids are done with homework and the natives are getting restless folks!
Have a great night....Happy Riding!
I needed a front light so I can see while commuting home...got that. Decided what the heck might as well get that rack too so that I can make my commute easier...we'll see how that works out. I also ordered the sensor for my computer. Logging miles is a pain when I have no sensor...which is why I've been sticking to routes I know so that I can have an accurate log.
Anyway, here's the example of my complete idiocy when it comes to bikes...Tobie takes my bike off the stand and notices that my front hub is loose....so he tightens it for me...now...I had no idea why my tire was loose and why no matter how much I tightened it, it still felt loose to me. He just smiles and fixes it...while I mutter something stupid like "Yeah I noticed that but couldn't figure out why it's not getting tight"....DEE DA DEE! I sound like a moron...think back to high school those kick yourself in the ass moments when you realize just what a dumbass you just sounded like after saying something. That's me in the bike shop. But Thankfully Tobie doesn't tell me what a moron I am or that I shouldn't be riding a bike if I don't know a thing about it. I thank Tobie from the bottom of my heart for putting up with me....
I'll tell you about my loose chain idiot moment some other time.
Anyway, I rode away feeling pretty cool and proud of myself because he gave me kudos for putting in 1700 miles this year (I was actually right at 1700 miles when I came walking into the shop).
So, dork that I am I still felt pretty proud of myself. I still think I have a sexy bike...even if there are newer, sexier looking ones out there. It's kind of like my husband LOL.....I still think he's sexy even if he's a little older, slower, grayer. K..I'm stopping before anyone shows him this and he kicks my butt heehee!
I'm off to make dinner the kids are done with homework and the natives are getting restless folks!
Have a great night....Happy Riding!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Nothing like waking up before the Roosters!
This morning I was awake at 4 a.m. I know we just had the time change, but usually my butt is dragging until 6 a.m. Don't know what that's all about.
I should jump on the treadmill but I really hate my treadmill, it's just not as comfortable to use as the one at the YMCA...plus I'm afraid of falling off of this one.
However, I've got to do something, as the days get shorter and the winter sets in I'm prone to gaining weight and believe me that is just not necessary! During moments like this I really really miss my pre-pregnancy body! Size 0...yeah that's right a size 0! Even my body after the first two but before the twins would work...I was only a size 8!
Anyway, sorry for the whining..so, I need to do something and am looking into different things for the winter. My sis who lives in North Carolina has taken up running, and when she comes to visit I'd like to be able to go running with her, but this treadmill scares me folks...keeping my eye out for a different kind...
Other than that it seems like it's going to be a pretty nice day (I know this because I walked outside to get my bike out of the truck and it's pretty mild for this time of year).
I have to go to St. Charles today for a meeting about changes to Medicaid policy for Nursing Home Residents who need transportation....fun and interesting stuff (SNORE).
I had a decent week on the bike, not like I had in the summer but decent for the time of year and considering I didn't ride on Saturday or Sunday. 54.89 miles. Not too bad for just commuting.
If I get a true commuter bike I think I might also buy one of those trailers for pulling kids but instead of using it for that I would just hook that baby up, and head to the grocery store. Then I could load grocery's into that instead of driving. That would be fantastic!!!
Have I mentioned that I'm having Thanksgiving for my whole family here at my house? I'm stressing about this. Even my cousins are coming! YIKES! I think the dogs are going to be in the game room while dinner is served because being the big spoiled babies that they are they will sit right by the table waiting for droppings! I get paid this week so I'm going to go buy all the stuff I need for food etc. Also I need to buy peanut oil so that Bob can deep fry those turkeys!
Oh, quick note I saw the NE vs. Ind game...congrats to my buddy MidnightRider I believe I read in one of his posts that he's a NE fan.
My brother and I were fighting about basketball this weekend. Here's the deal...I loved NBA basketball for years. I was a huge Lakers fan...mainly because of Magic Johnson, who I have a signed picture of.
My brother thinks Michael Jordon is the best player of all time...I concede maybe he is....but...I stopped watching basketball a couple years ago...right after ARTEST jumped into the stands and started hitting fans! I thought it was terribly irresponsible of the commissioner of the NBA to allow him to come back and play at all. I wrote a letter to him stating just that...and explaining that I would lose my job, and the ability to ever work in health care for hitting anyone...and I made a much smaller wage than Mr. ARTEST. I also explained that until the NBA actually got rid of these snot nosed, irresponsible, hot tempered, foul mouthed players when they act out like that (towards bystanders, and fans...I honestly don't care if they pummel each other on the court) that I would no longer watch NBA basketball at all. I have stuck to my end of the bargain! Just stopped watching it all together. I couldn't even tell you who has won Title's since then...because I flip past it on the tv, or in the newspaper or wherever it's being discussed. My brother thinks I'm an idiot and that my stance makes me "NOT A TRUE FAN" I disagree....I think it shows only that I'm a stubborn woman who sticks to the threats that I make. Opinions anyone?
I also still think Magic Johnson was the best player!
I would much rather watch College basketball and considering that I live in a college town I can go to games with my family for under 30 bucks! Those kids play because they love the game...or because they have to to keep their full ride scholarships, either way they aren't really paid for it so they play with heart...and their attitudes are better than those guys who are young and in the NBA...My biggest point is that there are way too many punks running around who don't show any RESPECT....or as my husband says ...you can take the person out of the ghetto but you can't take the ghetto outta the person....yeah that about sums it up!
And before anyone says anything I think M. Vick should never be allowed to play in the NFL again either...again, you can take the person outta the ghetto.....you know the rest!
So thats my whining and ranting for the morning.
I should jump on the treadmill but I really hate my treadmill, it's just not as comfortable to use as the one at the YMCA...plus I'm afraid of falling off of this one.
However, I've got to do something, as the days get shorter and the winter sets in I'm prone to gaining weight and believe me that is just not necessary! During moments like this I really really miss my pre-pregnancy body! Size 0...yeah that's right a size 0! Even my body after the first two but before the twins would work...I was only a size 8!
Anyway, sorry for the whining..so, I need to do something and am looking into different things for the winter. My sis who lives in North Carolina has taken up running, and when she comes to visit I'd like to be able to go running with her, but this treadmill scares me folks...keeping my eye out for a different kind...
Other than that it seems like it's going to be a pretty nice day (I know this because I walked outside to get my bike out of the truck and it's pretty mild for this time of year).
I have to go to St. Charles today for a meeting about changes to Medicaid policy for Nursing Home Residents who need transportation....fun and interesting stuff (SNORE).
I had a decent week on the bike, not like I had in the summer but decent for the time of year and considering I didn't ride on Saturday or Sunday. 54.89 miles. Not too bad for just commuting.
If I get a true commuter bike I think I might also buy one of those trailers for pulling kids but instead of using it for that I would just hook that baby up, and head to the grocery store. Then I could load grocery's into that instead of driving. That would be fantastic!!!
Have I mentioned that I'm having Thanksgiving for my whole family here at my house? I'm stressing about this. Even my cousins are coming! YIKES! I think the dogs are going to be in the game room while dinner is served because being the big spoiled babies that they are they will sit right by the table waiting for droppings! I get paid this week so I'm going to go buy all the stuff I need for food etc. Also I need to buy peanut oil so that Bob can deep fry those turkeys!
Oh, quick note I saw the NE vs. Ind game...congrats to my buddy MidnightRider I believe I read in one of his posts that he's a NE fan.
My brother and I were fighting about basketball this weekend. Here's the deal...I loved NBA basketball for years. I was a huge Lakers fan...mainly because of Magic Johnson, who I have a signed picture of.
My brother thinks Michael Jordon is the best player of all time...I concede maybe he is....but...I stopped watching basketball a couple years ago...right after ARTEST jumped into the stands and started hitting fans! I thought it was terribly irresponsible of the commissioner of the NBA to allow him to come back and play at all. I wrote a letter to him stating just that...and explaining that I would lose my job, and the ability to ever work in health care for hitting anyone...and I made a much smaller wage than Mr. ARTEST. I also explained that until the NBA actually got rid of these snot nosed, irresponsible, hot tempered, foul mouthed players when they act out like that (towards bystanders, and fans...I honestly don't care if they pummel each other on the court) that I would no longer watch NBA basketball at all. I have stuck to my end of the bargain! Just stopped watching it all together. I couldn't even tell you who has won Title's since then...because I flip past it on the tv, or in the newspaper or wherever it's being discussed. My brother thinks I'm an idiot and that my stance makes me "NOT A TRUE FAN" I disagree....I think it shows only that I'm a stubborn woman who sticks to the threats that I make. Opinions anyone?
I also still think Magic Johnson was the best player!
I would much rather watch College basketball and considering that I live in a college town I can go to games with my family for under 30 bucks! Those kids play because they love the game...or because they have to to keep their full ride scholarships, either way they aren't really paid for it so they play with heart...and their attitudes are better than those guys who are young and in the NBA...My biggest point is that there are way too many punks running around who don't show any RESPECT....or as my husband says ...you can take the person out of the ghetto but you can't take the ghetto outta the person....yeah that about sums it up!
And before anyone says anything I think M. Vick should never be allowed to play in the NFL again either...again, you can take the person outta the ghetto.....you know the rest!
So thats my whining and ranting for the morning.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
I think I'll go for a ride today.....
The last bit of summer sun is calling my name.....
Went out with the bike club this morning. It was gorgeous out. Not too hot, not too cool, not too windy but just enough wind to make us work.
Karen and I broke out early away from the group...we cruised into Kirkland doing 24 miles an hour. We were moving! It was fabulous! Felt good!
On the way home we rode with June and a group of the others who rode a little slower than we had on the way in. Our average speed for the ride was 16.88 mainly because we slowed down a lot on the way back. Point though is that we cruised pretty close to and even over 20 mph almost the whole way to Kirkland which is a 16 mile ride.
So, 32.62 miles this morning...that puts me at 1356.56 miles. Only 143.44 miles to go until I've reached my goal. Tomorrows ride is 40 miles so after tomorrow morning I'll be right around 100 miles to go to hit my goal for the year! WOOHOO!
Great stuff. I'm going out again tomorrow morning for a Birthday ride!
Went out with the bike club this morning. It was gorgeous out. Not too hot, not too cool, not too windy but just enough wind to make us work.
Karen and I broke out early away from the group...we cruised into Kirkland doing 24 miles an hour. We were moving! It was fabulous! Felt good!
On the way home we rode with June and a group of the others who rode a little slower than we had on the way in. Our average speed for the ride was 16.88 mainly because we slowed down a lot on the way back. Point though is that we cruised pretty close to and even over 20 mph almost the whole way to Kirkland which is a 16 mile ride.
So, 32.62 miles this morning...that puts me at 1356.56 miles. Only 143.44 miles to go until I've reached my goal. Tomorrows ride is 40 miles so after tomorrow morning I'll be right around 100 miles to go to hit my goal for the year! WOOHOO!
Great stuff. I'm going out again tomorrow morning for a Birthday ride!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Miles
Forgot to mention in the previous post
I'm at
1324 miles
Only 176 miles to go until I reach this years Goal! WOO HOO!
I'm at
1324 miles
Only 176 miles to go until I reach this years Goal! WOO HOO!
Another Day...not another dollar
I swear it was a really long day, yet I only logged 8 hours of work. Why? Read the post before this one.
I didn't ride home tonight because it was already dark and I have no light on my bike. I didn't want to be the jerk that gets hit while riding her bike because no one sees her. I almost had that happen the other night when I rode home and one of the Huskie Buses didn't see that I was turning right, he started turning left and almost nailed me! That would have hurt ALOT! I rode into work expecting to get off early...no such luck.
I am riding tomorrow morning, I should probably work (I think I discussed this in an earlier post as well) but I won't. Thus, another day, but no money! When it comes to a choice between working or riding I'd just plain ole rather be on my bike than just about anywhere else.
I think tomorrows ride is 33 miles, we would actually get more in if we rode from DeKalb but that's okay I haven't ridden with the club in a while.
Fun times. Get on those bikes people and ride.....safely!!!
Happy Riding to all!
I'll leave some notes tomorrow.
I didn't ride home tonight because it was already dark and I have no light on my bike. I didn't want to be the jerk that gets hit while riding her bike because no one sees her. I almost had that happen the other night when I rode home and one of the Huskie Buses didn't see that I was turning right, he started turning left and almost nailed me! That would have hurt ALOT! I rode into work expecting to get off early...no such luck.
I am riding tomorrow morning, I should probably work (I think I discussed this in an earlier post as well) but I won't. Thus, another day, but no money! When it comes to a choice between working or riding I'd just plain ole rather be on my bike than just about anywhere else.
I think tomorrows ride is 33 miles, we would actually get more in if we rode from DeKalb but that's okay I haven't ridden with the club in a while.
Fun times. Get on those bikes people and ride.....safely!!!
Happy Riding to all!
I'll leave some notes tomorrow.
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