Errundonnee: Running with Purpose
When A View from the Crosswalk completed the very first Errandonnee on two feet – which he called an Errundonnee – I […]
The Errandonnee 2017: Out Like A Lion
Let’s run out the month of March with an annual tradition. It’s the Errandonnee, a challenge designed for the utility […]
Follow Through: D.C. Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
If you never disclose your intentions, no one will know whether or not you ever followed through. But if you share them, then […]
Coffeeneuring Challenge Recap and Guest Post!
Hello friends, it’s been a little while. I’m still here, though, and I hope to return to a more regular […]
Life is Uncertain, Eat Dessert First
It’s a new year, time to stop eating all the holiday M&Ms and candy canes I bought for 80 percent […]
2016: Bike as Backbone
My year in cycling was another surprise when I compare how I felt about it versus the story reflected in photos […]
Running Down the Hits: 12 Months on 2 Feet
The year winds down, and the lull in normal activity opens up time for reflection. The last 12 months have signified intense growth […]
The Running Drug
The trees outside my window waved vigorously, their movement dissuading me from any outdoor time. I checked the weekend temperature, […]
Everyday Magic
I almost didn’t run the Coffeeneuring Challenge this year. Really, I was on the fence about it. While gratified to […]
Opting
The last couple of days, my Instagram feed has filled with the #optoutside hashtag, as Insta connections spend the day in nature […]
Heavy Hearts and Bicycle Breezes
Heavy hearts are the worst. A heavy heart burrows into your stomach and crowds other organs, causing discomfort. A heavy heart […]
Coffeeneuring Challenge Prize Reveal and… Maps!
The Coffeeneuring Challenge continues to be in full swing, and riders have until November 20 to complete 7 rides to 7 different […]
Harvest in Iowa
It’s been years since I was in Iowa during the fall, but in an effort to avoid the harsher months of […]
The Coffeeneur Behind the Coffeeneuring Patch Designs: Doug of Umbrella Works
The 2016 Coffeeneuring Challenge prize is about to be revealed, but before the grand unveiling, I’m featuring the man behind […]
How to Take a Coffeeneuring Photo
While there is no shortage of rules for the Coffeeneuring Challenge, there is nothing specific in the rules about what constitutes […]
All Coffeeneuring All The Time: 2016 Blogroll
In contrast to previous editions of the Coffeeneuring Challenge, where official coffeeneuring was limited to weekend days except in a few […]
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Message in a Bottle: Stillness
Back in April, I wrote some initial thoughts about the pandemic and cycling in a column for American Randonneur – […]
Coffeeneuring Challenge 2015: A Dream Within a Dream
Now in its fifth year, the Chasing Mailboxes Coffeeneuring Challenge is a relaxed weekend cycling endeavor for cyclists everywhere. If you like […]
Winter Cycling Challenge: The Utilitaire 12
If you regularly read this blog, you know that I use my bike as my main form of transportation. I’ve […]
Fourth Annual Chasing Mailboxes Coffeeneuring Challenge
Coffeeneuring season has arrived! Hard to believe that the Coffeeneuring Challenge is now in its fourth year, but I looked […]
2nd Annual Coffeeneuring Challenge: 7 Cups, 6 Weekends
That’s right, people. Coffeeneuring Challenge time. Another six weeks of rule-based biking and imbibing is here! Yeah! Some of you may recall that […]
Winter Challenge: The Errandonnee
Winter got you down, craving the warmth of home? Feel down no more and hop on that bike. It’s time […]
Seven is a Lucky Number: The 7th Annual Coffeeneuring Challenge
My favorite birthday card ever was from my seventh birthday. The card read: “Seven is a lucky number That’s what […]
6th Annual Coffeeneuring Challenge: The Spirit of Coffeeneuring
Now in its sixth year, the Chasing Mailboxes Coffeeneuring Challenge is a relaxed cycling endeavor for people everywhere. If you like riding a […]
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