bicycling
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“Bikes” All The Go: From 1904 to 2014
Two weeks ago, I attended “Pedaling Through History: A Look at Cycling Collections Across the Library of Congress,” a one-day exhibit at the Library of Congress. I learned about it via Rambling Rider so hat tip to her and all those fancy things people say. “Pedaling Through History” was a compact display full of ye olde treasure.… Continue reading
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The Wonder of the “Road Closed.” Detours by Bike
Summer is a busy time for road construction. Road repairs may reduce traffic to one lane, and in some cases may cause a temporary road closure. With those road closures come detours. When I see a “Detour” sign during a ride, two thoughts pop into my head. Is it really a detour? That is, can a… Continue reading
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Maintaining the Base: Weekend Back-to-Backs
As part of our preparation for an upcoming two weeks of summer bike touring in Colorado and to maintain the bicycling fitness we developed over the course of the brevets, Felkerino and I have spent the past two weekends doing back-to-back Saturday and Sunday rides. This is not so difficult to do in June, where days have… Continue reading
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Writing Your Way to the Ride You Want
Throughout my time randonneuring, I have gone through different phases. My primary goal during my first series of riding brevets was to finish within the time limits. This was also a time of intense learning about fueling and fitness, melding as a tandem team with Felkerino, as well as getting to know the randonneuring community. After starting this blog in… Continue reading
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Present
Present is a space I don’t occupy well, especially in the city. My bike takes me places while my mind calculates where I’m going and where I’ll head next. Work. Appointment. Grocery store. Repeat. I ponder the past. How did it go? What could have gone differently? The ride is a pass-through as my thoughts bounce… Continue reading
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Cherry Blossom Farewell: Petals, Puddles, and Pavement
One of my favorite times in Washington, D.C., is when the cherry blossoms reach out to say hello to all of us. Another is when these delicate petals fall, leaving a textured pink layer over grass and pavement. Continue reading
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Sick of Cycling? Try 30 Days of Biking
We’re eight days into April, a month that has become known to many in the Twitterverse as 30 Days of Biking, where riders pledge to ride every day of the month and document their efforts via social media. I did not plan to sign up for 30 Days of Biking, but officially registered last week because… Continue reading
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On Naming Your Bike: The Baby Post of Bike Names
One of the posts people read frequently on this blog is Say My (Bike’s) Name: On Naming Your Bike, in which I described my tandem partner’s affinity for naming bikes and my own tendency not to do so. That bike naming post received great comments about people’s processes for naming bikes as well as their… Continue reading
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90 Miles: D.C. to Patapsco State Park
With temperatures soaring up to 60 degrees this Sunday after a week that could scarcely creep above freezing, it was impossible not to heed the call of the road. Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring States and Cities
The total number of official coffeeneuring finishers reached 125, with 11 of them being from places outside the United States. Of these 11, there were three coffeeneurs from Canada, two from Scotland, two from Sweden, one from Australia, one from Finland, one from Ireland, and one coffeeneur from England. Continue reading
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2013 in Review: Bike Rides (Mostly) and Photos
I’m back with the second part of my year-end post, a month-by-month set of photos. For nine of the 12 months I feature one photo that best represented the month, but three months warranted more than one. As this is a personal glimpse at how I saw the 12 months of 2013, all photos that follow… 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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Megan, #BikeDC, and the Hains Point 100
For the second consecutive year Megan, an active member of the #BikeDC community, hosted the Hains Point 100 to raise money and awareness for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s (WABA) Women & Bicycles Program. What is the Hains Point 100? It’s a 100-mile bike ride on the 3.2-mile flat loop of land that is Hains Point. I don’t… 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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Fall’s Final Burst: Felkerino and I Visit Philadelphia
This past weekend Felkerino and I put our bikes on the roof of our car and drove north to meet up with friends and attend the Philadelphia Bike Expo. 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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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 is Truth, Truth Coffeeneuring: a Blog Update
That is all we coffeeneurs know on earth… at least while the Coffeeneuring Challenge goes on. A new blog roundup is in order! Continue reading
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Coffeeneuring with Kids
As long as you follow all 19 rules, coffeeneuring can unfold in a variety of ways. You can go it alone. You may head out with a partner or a friend or two to keep you company. Another palatable option is to coffeeeur with your kids, which several people have done this year. Continue reading
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