Coffeeneuring Rewind
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Family Coffeeneuring: Dan, Owen, and Elaine in Pittsburgh, PA
Coffeeneuring isn’t just for grown-ups, as 5-year-old finisher Sally proved last year. Coffeeneuring can be for kids, too. It can even be fun for the family. Plus, who can resist the great photo ops Family Coffeeneuring provides?! Many thanks to Dan, Owen, and Elaine for representing the Family Coffeeneuring contingent, as well as the fine… Continue reading
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A Coffeeneuring Meander with Cindy C. in North Carolina
Cindy C. of North Carolina participated in the Coffeeneuring Challenge for the first time last year. The descriptive recounts of her rides, diverse beverage consumption, and her conclusion that bicycling might be the cure for the common cold make for excellent pre-coffeeneuring reading. Enjoy, and thank you, Cindy for the guest post! Continue reading
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Big Rides Done, Time to Coffeeneur: A Look Back with Tara and Simon
With the big rides of summer behind us, it’s time to start thinking about fall activities. And nowadays, when I think of fall I also think of coffeeneuring. I’ll be posting the complete 2014 Coffeeneuring Challenge rules next week, but in the meantime I thought it would be fun to look back to last year with two… Continue reading
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Alaska Randonneur Tom D.’s 2013 Coffeeneuring Challenge
Coffeeneuring, randonneuring, a fatbike, snow, a Salsa Casseroll, a dog, some moose, and a newly completed trail project. That’s just some of what awaits you in this fine post from Tom D., a first-time coffeeneur who has had a big year of riding in 2013, including the 1400K London Edinburgh London (LEL) earlier this year.… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Rewind with Linda in Albany, New York
Given the little smack of winter we’ve had in the Washington, D.C., area the past two days I thought that a guest post from upstate New York would be a perfect match. Linda, who resides in Albany, participated in the Errandonnee earlier this year and also completed the Coffeeneuring Challenge for the first time. While… Continue reading
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The Spirit of Coffeeneuring: JP and Kristin in Virginia
Today I was pondering the spirit of coffeeneuring. Coffeeneuring is about encouraging people to celebrate the simple act of riding a bike and enjoying a beverage either alone or with friends. It’s about getting out on our bikes at times when we otherwise might not, and being glad we made the extra effort. When you coffeeneur… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring with Graham in Portland… Featuring Randonneur Cameos!
Today’s coffeeneuring guest post comes from the coffee-loving city of Portland. Graham, randonneur and coffeeneur, put together a succinct summary of his coffeeneuring with a memorable self-portrait at the end to round out his photo set. After seeing his as well as other Portland coffeeneurs’ contributions, I have put this city on my coffeeneuring tour… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring with Sally: She’s Five. She Rides a Pedal Bike. She Coffeeneurs.
Welcome back from the holiday weekend, coffeeneurs and blog readers. I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I’m homologating coffeeneuring results like a madwoman and will have many exciting updates for you about the Coffeeneuring Challenge results later this week. To celebrate this final month of the calendar year as well as coffeeneuring accomplishments,… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring (or Chai-neuring) with @jerdlngr and #BikeDC
Bikes! Chai! Artsy concept bike racks! BikeDC cameos! Knitting! Today’s Coffeeneuring Challenge guest post from BikeDC’s own @jerdlngr has a little bit of everything for your entertainment. Enjoy! Continue reading
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A Coffeeneuring Letter from Patrick. Forest Hills, New York
What a wonderful (and delicious) challenge. I hope I got things down properly. A few things to help clarify… I used Saturdays and Tuesdays as my “weekends.” I also used two “vacation” instances (#3 and #6) instead of my usual Sat/Tues for those weeks, and I used a Vermont ride (#4) where the coffee shop was… Continue reading
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Father-Daughter Coffeeneuring in Minnesota
Today’s guest post is from a father-daughter team out of Minnesota. Charlie’s regular beverage was a latte while Emma (who, at 13, is the youngest female Coffeeneuring Challenge finisher so far) went the hot chocolate route. By the way, what is the difference between hot cocoa, hot chocolate, and hot milk chocolate anyway? If anyone… Continue reading
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Ohio #Coffeeneuring on a 1978 Schwinn with @yesreallyJerel
We head to Ohio today with a guest post from the first Ohio coffeeneur in three years of the Coffeeneuring Challenge. Jerel, who completed all of his rides on a vintage 1978 Schwinn Traveler III, gives us an inside look at his city of Toledo and bookends his coffeeneuring with two very sweet experiences. I’ll… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring in New York City with @nycbluegunnar
Submissions are steadily flowing in to Coffeeneuring World Headquarters, and the New England Regional Office and I are working together to keep updating all the exciting visuals that help illustrate the scope of coffeeneuring. Keep those entries coming! In the meantime, I have another excellent guest post for you, this time from @nycbluegunnar out of… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Is More Fun With a Pal: Lynda in Santa Barbara, California
I’ve received some excellent coffeeneuring submissions, and today’s guest post is no exception. Lynda, in the Santa Barbara area, visited some intriguing spots, went on some good rides with friends, and also summarized the bike-friendliness of each coffeeneuring locale in terms of parking and seating. Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring in Kilometers: Anders and Kayoko in Märsta, Sweden
Today’s post is a virtual coffeeneuring trip to Sweden. Anders and Kayoko, who reside in Märsta, recently completed coffeeneuring together and today I’m featuring their Coffeeneuring Challenge write-up. While Anders also completed the Errandonnee earlier this year, Kayoko and he are the first coffeeneurs from Sweden. Well done to you both! Note: This entry may… Continue reading
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If It Quacks Like a Duck: Coffeeneuring in Pittsburgh with SR. Part 2 of 2
What better way to head into the weekend than with some good coffeeneuring tales? SR’s guest post continues with the lively summaries of her final four coffeeneuring rides around Pittsburgh. Week 3 Event 4 18 Oct 2013 27+ miles (GPS issues so it didn’t register part of the ride) Delanie’s Coffee 1737 East Carson St… Continue reading
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If It Walks Like a Duck: Coffeeneuring in Pittsburgh with SR. Part 1 of 2
SR in Pittsburgh recently completed the Coffeeneuring Challenge. While you will find some of her posts on As Seen From My Bike, I enjoyed her submission so much that I asked if she would be willing to guest post her full adventure here. I also like that SR is a tea drinker which puts a… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Rewind with David H. in Chevy Chase, Md.
It’s Coffeeneuring Rewind Guest Post time, featuring Washington, D.C., locations and a Maryland coffeeneur! ——- I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the following seven submissions are authentic and are fully in compliance with the official 2013 Coffeneuring Rules and Regulations as set forth on the Chasing Mailboxes Web Site. Any challenges to the… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Profiles and a Question about Bike-Friendliness: Will in Virginia
Today I have the pleasure of featuring a guest post from Will, who lives on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., in northern Virginia. Will is a coffeeneur who also rides for transportation as well as sport, and here is what he had to say about one of his recent coffeeneuring experiences, the bikes he’s riding… Continue reading
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Ultrarunners Like Coffeeneuring, Too: Patti in Delaware
One of the great aspects of coffeeneuring is the people I have the fortune to “meet” via the Coffeeneuring Challenge. Patti, who is guest-posting today, completed the challenge last year and I’m happy to say she is back again for more bikin’ and coffee drinkin’ in 2013. Here’s what she had to say about her… Continue reading
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Guest Coffeeneuring Post by Lisa in Maryland: Buzz Kill and Black Market
Today’s post is from Lisa, a Takoma Park, Maryland, rider and coffeeneur. When she mentioned that her 39-mile coffeeneuring ride this past Saturday did not quite go as planned I was intrigued and solicited a guest post. And what we have here, my friends, is a story of two coffeeneurs who will stop at nothing… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Rewind: Paul and Maureen’s Tandem Ride to a Coffee Shop Without Walls
I wanted to send us into the weekend with some coffeeneuring inspiration so I called upon two coffeeneurs to help. Paul and his wife, Maureen, are doing the Coffeeneuring Challenge in Lynchburg, Virginia. Their first stop to a Coffee Shop Without Walls looked so inviting I asked Paul if he would write a guest post… Continue reading
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Charlie T.’s Coffeeneuring Rewind (Bikeshare-centric!) in Minnesota, Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.
A surprise entry from Charlie T. is today’s guest post. Charlie is a D.C. Randonneur who I had no idea was coffeeneuring until I read a Velo Orange blog post by VO staff member and randonneur Scott G. that featured one of their coffeeneuring outings. When I received Charlie’s “Coffeeneuring Paper,” as he called it,… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Rewind with Julie and Steve in Maryland
Today’s Coffeeneuring Challenge edition is brought to us by Julie up in Silver Spring, Maryland. Julie and her husband visited various Maryland coffee destinations during the weeks of the challenge, and perfected the cyclist with bike in front of the coffee shop photo along the way. Julie completed all seven trips for an official finish,… Continue reading
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Seattle Coffeeneuring with Coffeeneur Conceptualizer and Randonneur Joe Platzner
While the beginning of this guest post may sound more like a medical diary than a coffeeneur tale, I assure you it is not. Joe Platzer, the Seattle randonneur behind the concept of coffeeneuring, provided me a convincing doctor’s note about why he was starting the challenge late, and I gave him a small extension… Continue reading
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A Weekend Adventure for a Commuting Cyclist in Vienna, VA: Coffeeneuring Rewind with Liz
As I continue to homologate results, I learn more about the appeal of the Coffeeneuring Challenge. Liz, today’s guest contributor, is a #BikeDC commuter who rides extensively during the week– 28 miles every day. She used the Coffeeneuring Challenge as an opportunity to work in more casual weekend riding. As a bicycle commuter with a 28-mile… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Rewind in Maine: Gary and Sara’s Excellent, if Limited, Coffeeneuring Adventures
Today features a guest post from the I Was Going to Complete the Coffeeneuring Challenge, but… category. Sara and her husband, Gary, are North Carolina randonneurs turned Maine residents (and coffeeneurs). Without further ado, here is their story, along with an extensive excuse well worthy of a Coffeeneuring Challenge Honorable Mention. Something about this thing… Continue reading
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Patti’s Coffeeneuring Rewind: Delaware Coffeeneuring with a Side of Trail Running
It’s a thrill to announce that we had our first Coffeeneuring Challenge participants from Delaware this year. Patti, a runner as well as cyclist, embarked on at least two of her coffeeneuring outings on the heels (ha ha!) of a trail run. Does that count as a brick workout? She also completed over half of… Continue reading
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Back to Pittsburgh: Coffeeneuring in Plonk Season with Hyla
We’re kicking off the week with a Coffeeneuring Rewind from another Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, participant. Hyla’s succinct write-ups and accompanying photo-diary make for an amusing read and had me reliving the days when there were more leaves on the trees. (Yes, that was just last week for those of us in the D.C.-area!) Coffeeneur #1: Hot… Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring Rewind from S.R. in Pittsburgh, PA: Murals and Tea
I couldn’t let a week go by without a post about coffeeneuring. Today features a guest post from one of the first people to complete this year’s Coffeeneuring Challenge. S.R., a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, completed the challenge this past weekend. Her coffeeneuring “events” took her to a variety of places (none of which I… Continue reading
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