I was really excited that the cycling season would start in March this year. It could have begun in February, but my schedule and the weather never quite matched. In the end, I managed only a single ride in March. It was a nice "breaking the ice" ride. Unfortunately, the weather has been a rollercoaster... Continue Reading →
Adventures in Urban Bicycling – Past and Future
Still catching up on the year that was. While I continue to plan the year to come. My goal for this year on the bicycle was 1,000 miles. It was a bet with a friend and an ambitious one. I don't think I've put half that many miles on the bike in a given year. ... Continue Reading →
From the Old Year to the New
This past year did not proceed as I anticipated. Or hoped. Or wanted. It did its own thing. As with any year, I had little choice but to go with what's given me. Last year at this time I set out my objectives for the New Year: No resolutions this year, just simple definable goals.... Continue Reading →
A Season of Thinking
Been gone for awhile. Nothing bad has happened but a lot has happened. It just seemed like a good time to sit back and think about what's going on and where this blog fits. So here's where I found myself when all was said and done. I still have hopes for this blog that I... Continue Reading →
Time To Change – Milestones In Sight
When I pulled the last post I noticed that last week's weight was wrong. And the goal to lose weight was wrong as well. Not sure how that happened. The correct weights are listed below. I was a little surprised by that newest number. My exercise has been a fraction below the recent norms. Meanwhile,... Continue Reading →
Adventures in Urban Bicycling – July
A tough month for bicycling. On the positive side, I conquered the Cap2Cap trail for the first time. That is a 52 mile paved path that runs from between the historic first capital of Virginia, Jamestown, and the current one, Richmond. My first attempt was cut short when I did not balance my blood glucose... Continue Reading →
Time To Change – Little Things
And now we're back. Getting out of the eating routine means some slight variation, but only a small one. I do need to get re-focused. I am falling into the trap of "Oh, just a little bit extra won't hurt!". Except when it's a little extra over and over and over. Suddenly it's a serious... Continue Reading →
Time To Change – Celebratory Break
Taking this week off from the reporting. Exercise has been extremely difficult. The Heat Index in Richmond has been around 100-105 most of the week. Strenuous exercise has been curtailed. Diabetes numbers are generally fine. Headed off to a weekend wedding, so I'm just going to take a break this weekend. Will still work on... Continue Reading →
Time To Change – Holding this week
Not a lot of change, which is fine. Conquered a major exercise goal, which is great. Otherwise, it's been another quiet week. Did some eating at the ballpark, which wasn't great. Also had a bad day on the employment front. More about being told there would be a decision and not hearing, than an absolute... Continue Reading →
Adventures in Urban Bicycling – Trust But Verify
I've been thinking about something that former President Ronald Reagan said. "Trust but verify". He was talking about the Soviets. I was thinking about all the drivers on the road with me. I've mentioned in previous posts having to adjust to so many other folks sharing the road when I'm riding in the city. What... Continue Reading →
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