Tag Archives: i like bikes

About A Bike

Posted on 20 April 2010 by

So yesterday, it seemed that I needed some groceries. And I didn’t need all that many groceries, just a few. The organic food market is rather inconveniently placed at the top of a hill. Not so bike friendly, this place. … Continue reading →

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Overheard

Posted on 13 July 2009 by

Overheard at the Cafe:“Is that your single speed?”“Uh, what’s a single speed?” Meanwhile, I have spilled many words on the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France over at steephill.tv, which is why the Lint Trap has been a bit … Continue reading →

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Another Roadside Conversion

Posted on 8 April 2009 by

The other day… No, no, I did not meet a bear. The other day while I was out playing bikes, I pulled off the road to send off a text message. My headset is pitted, so I can not text … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on 17 December 2008 by

Wisdom from the Snob: One of my favorite things about cycling is that it can reward suffering with joy. Another thing I love about it is that it often rejects those who don’t understand this. Cycling teaches you that there’s … Continue reading →

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Long Time, No Blog

Posted on 8 October 2008 by

My mom said I needed to blog more. I always do what my mom says. Um, well, most of the time. Well, okay, some of the time. Not very often? Well, anyway, here I am, and I’m going to blog … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile in Oregon…

Posted on 15 May 2008 by

While I’m drooling all over lovely viddy of Italy, the Mt. Hood Stage race is going off. Lyne Lamoureaux is on the story with her usual detailed race reports. Head over to Roadbikereview or Podium Cafe to read on all … Continue reading →

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Animal Kingdom

Posted on 11 May 2008 by

Friday evening as we pedalled our way through Hope Ranch, we saw a family of skunks crossing the road. They stopped, looked both ways, and crossed in a tidy single-file line, just like a childrens’ book. My precious meter pinged … Continue reading →

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Thursday Morning Ride: Live Report

Posted on 24 April 2008 by

Wednesday, 8.00 pm: Yeah, sure, the 8.00 am RoCo ride. I’ll so be there. See ya tomorrow. Thursday, 7.56 am: Jen, sitting on the couch, sipping an espresso. Because 8.00 am is far, far, too early. Uncivilized. 9.15 am: Roll … Continue reading →

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Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle

Posted on 24 March 2008 by

More warm sunshiney roads in the hills.More spring.More flowers.More sneezes.More is good. Saturday night, we went to see these guys in Ventura. Crazy fun punk rock mayhem. Lots of songs from the early 90s. Even, gasp, some old skool ’80-’85 … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat

Posted on 29 October 2007 by

Scarred for life There’s a bat in my belfrey Watch out for that rabbit hole! Cross is hard!

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