Should old acquaintances be forgot and never brought to mind? So asked Scottish poet Robert Burns in the first line of his composition, Auld Lang Syne. This year my reaction to that question follows in a collection of photos I used in 2012 with a back-story to each photo. First up – The Agony. December...
May 17, 2012 Tomorrow is Bike to Work Day (B2WD). There are many reasons why some of us continue to ride after B2WD. Some for the exercise, some to be more environmentally conscious, others to save gas, some just to relax, others because there is no other way to and from work or play and...
Slice of Life – Future – October 17, 2011 If you have done a metric or 100-mile century ride before then you are about 1/3 of the way educated for this 4-day ride. I hope that these following 13 common sense recommendations along with my lessons learned will help you. #13 – Is the bike...
October 12, 2011 – Slice of Life – Prologue It has been 2 days since the “ride” has ended and a satisfied glow still shines on my face. My posterior glows from sores, I wish it felt as well. I just made an appointment to get that whole body 1- hour massage at First Express....
Operation Second Chance – Slice – October 9, 2011 Hagerstown was shrouded in fog. Temperature was 5 degrees Celsius – do the math – it was cold and very damp. For the start all riders were directed to leave at 7:30 and follow a new route to the canal. Experienced group riders would lead all...
