Cycling Pet Peeves
I know the U.S. is a million miles behind certain cities in Europe regarding bicycling infrastructure and etiquette. But as I ride more and more, I keep finding certain things drivers do to be infuriating.
Fitness
Biking Reboot
This school year I decided to bike commute part of the way to the school where I work. I live 25 miles away, so it’s not feasible for me to bike the entire way.
I decided to park my car at a local park 10 miles from work. The ride was nice both ways. Traffic wasn’t too bad aside from a few jerky drivers. But it takes me too much time. I was up at 5:00 a.m. and on the road by 5:30. I wasn’t getting home until 6:00 p.m. I’m a teacher, so quite honestly I still had lesson planning that needed to be done when I got home. But I was so tired on the days I rode it was a struggle to do that too.
Last week I didn’t ride my bike at all to work.Read More »Biking Reboot
One Week Down
Last week was the first full week of school. It was good, but on Friday night I took a nap after work. I woke up around the time I go to bed. So I went back to sleep until 8 a.m. on Saturday. Still tiring even though it was good.Read More »One Week Down
Bike Commuting
Last week I rode to work two times. My goal this week is three, and I haven’t ridden to work yet.Read More »Bike Commuting
New Cycling & Other Habits
Today was my first day doing a partial bike commute to work. Nearly 10 miles each way!!Read More »New Cycling & Other Habits
Creating My Life
Since I got back from my bike tour, over a month ago, I’ve been choosing a life of leisure. To be really honest, a life of laziness. I’ve been sleeping in late, napping, eating whatever I want, going to sleep early or late, drinking too often…Read More »Creating My Life
Do or Do Not
“There is no try,” according to Master Yoda.
It happens. You get on a good streak for your healthy eating habits, exercise regime, doing your constructive hobbies. Maybe it’s weeks long. Maybe months. Maybe even years. You’re doing it!
And then something interrupts. A busy time. A sickness. A relationship with a new lover. The addition of a new family member. Then you stop taking care of yourself quite as well as you once did. You are no longer doing it. You certainly aren’t trying.
And you start to feel it.Read More »Do or Do Not
40 Year Checkup
I turned 40 back in April. I did a big bike tour in celebration of turning 40 (posts start with this one). I finally got caught up with a more mundane celebration of my 40th birthday.
Bike Rides and Rescue Operations
Yesterday my friends and I drove out to Alexander Springs for a bike ride and swim.
The initial plan was to drive to San Antonio and ride hills. It occurred to me that with the heat, that ride could be miserable right now. So another friend suggested a ride the involved a dip in the springs along the way. Good recommendation!Read More »Bike Rides and Rescue Operations