bike life

Day 3: Cypress Glenn to Magnolia

by Christy
March 23, 2021April 2, 2021

*Disclaimer* – I feel vulnerable writing this post. I did dumb things that caused me trouble. And then I got stuck in a bad situation,… Read More »Day 3: Cypress Glenn to Magnolia

Day 2: Starkey to Cypress Glenn

by Christy
March 22, 2021April 5, 2021

I was up early again for Day 2. I woke at 6:30. I went to the bathroom and took care of business there. Then I… Read More »Day 2: Starkey to Cypress Glenn

Day 1: St. Pete to Starkey

by Christy
March 21, 2021March 31, 2021

The day had finally come. I woke early to leave close to sunrise. The actual Pinellas Trail starts at the entrance to Demen’s Landing in… Read More »Day 1: St. Pete to Starkey

Introducing Socrates

by Christy
March 18, 2021

It’s funny. I did my first bike tour in celebration of my 40th birthday, back in 2018. Soon I’ll be departing on my third in… Read More »Introducing Socrates

4th of July 2020

by Christy
July 5, 2020

I can remember the first time I cried during the U.S. National Anthem. I don’t remember where I was, or even what year, but I… Read More »4th of July 2020

The End of Procrastination

by Christy
July 31, 2019

… for now. Pre-school starts on Monday. That’s what my new school calls that planning time before the students come back. I love the name,… Read More »The End of Procrastination

Peace

by Christy
June 29, 2019

I took the scenic route home after working on my new-to-me bike. The sun was going down, and the air felt glorious. I put my… Read More »Peace

Focus

by Christy
January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

We’re only two days into 2019, but from my little piece of the world they feel good. Restful, fresh, active, refreshing, renewing… Focusing… I finally… Read More »Focus

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.