Category Archives: biking

Running, Biking, Birds

I’m getting back in shape, after drinking my way through the last semester of my MBA and eating my way through Brazil.   Running and biking are my methods of choice.  The worst part of getting back in shape is that … Continue reading

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Getting Back in the Saddle

Some things are just so much more enjoyable with other people.  This summer/fall I’ve been lucky enough to cruise around on my road bike with friends in preparation for the Bike the Barns ride.  This is certainly something I would … Continue reading

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A Summer Love

We met on my dad’s birthday, June 15th, and ever since I’ve been totally smitten.  Not a day goes by I don’t manipulate my schedule to spend time together … cruising to the Coop for lunch, running some books to … Continue reading

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Cruising

Yesterday I only meant to ride my bike over to my sister’s place and then to the garden: no more than a mile or so.  But once I felt the wind in my hair and the cool summer breeze against … Continue reading

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A Perfect Day

A perfect day: Getting out of a meeting 2 hours earlier than planned Picking up my sweet new Schwinn Collegiate (an August 1969 model) from the bike shop and going for the first ride.  Telling anyone who will listen the … Continue reading

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Cruising the Bike Paths of West Madison

Sometimes I get going on my bike and I think I am a superstar athlete who should be able to handle a 30 mile or so ride.   All is well until the return trip home, probably with about 7 miles … Continue reading

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