Moronacity Cycling Journal » Road Riding
Really Belated Birthday Ride
My birthday was April 6. In the days preceding my birthday, I had the bright idea of trying to recable my bike by myself. Jake has been out of commission since then. Well, until my dad kidnapped Jake, last week, and took him to the bike shop. Today, I swapped out the cross tires for the road tires, pumped those suckers up to 120 psi, and headed out for a ride. … Read entire article »
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Part I
The first scenic stop on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is a covered bridge. According to the U.S. National Park Service (Covered Bridge), “Covered bridges, usually associated with New England and Pennsylvania, were developed to protect wooden bridges from rain and snow, which can cause rotting of the timbers. It was cheaper to repair the roof than to build a new bridge. “ The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive meanders through the sand dunes along the … Read entire article »
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: Platte River Area—A Photo Essay
The first full day that I was at the Platte River Campground, my mom and I took a bike ride down to Lake Michigan. It was very beautiful—a little chilly, but very beautiful. We first rode to the end of Lake Michigan Drive where we saw a couple of fisherman heading back to the parking lot with their catch. We could see the Manitou Islands (the baby bears). We could also … Read entire article »
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Happy 33rd, Di!
Yup. Thirty-three. That is me age. Arrrrrrrr. Thomas Magnum – you know, Magnum P.I. – would head out on his surf ski in celebration of his birthday. It was his day alone. It was how he celebrated his life. I get it. My greatest gift to myself on my birthday, aside from winning the lottery, is to do that which proves I am truly alive. It seems as though the older I get, the more I have to prove to myself. I almost thought today was going to be a wash – literally, a wash. This is because we had some massively heavy thunderstorms which brought over two inches of rain to my neck of the woods. … Read entire article »
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On the Road, Again
I am capping my night with some wine and a piece of 86% dark cacao chocolate. Yum. I deserve this. I earned it. After all, I have been on the wagon for over a week. I started road riding to get back into cycling shape. The following is my progress: March 6 – 15.91 miles March 7 – 18.56 miles March 9 – 27.4 miles March 11 – 30.52 miles Today – 30.04 miles. My goal for March 11 was simply to log more than 30 miles. After that ride, I decided that I would hold at approximately 30 miles for the next few rides to evaluate how I felt and to see if there was any improvement. Both March 11 and today were quite windy. Both days had … Read entire article »
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Sleepy Hollow — Attack of the Squirrels
Mom riding at Sleepy Hollow State Park. How fitting it is that I visit a state park by the name of Sleepy Hollow as Halloween quickly approaches. It is a nice little place in the countryside on the eastern edge of Clinton County, just northeast of Lansing. Yesterday, I made the half-hour journey with my mother and brother from my parents’ house to the state park. We rode around the park and marveled at the … Read entire article »
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Fall Ride at the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
I haven’t ridden since last Monday when I took Jake into Durand for a little ride down memory lane. I had a five-day hiatus. Not cool, Di. Last night, I brought a growler of Brickshot ESB home from the Rochester Mills Beer Company: All I can say is, “DAMN! That is one helluva a brew!” I knew I was going to drink this growler, tonight. In fact, I am drinking it as … Read entire article »
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Bicycle Tour of Durand Part I — A Photo Essay
My road ride commenced in a rather unsurprising manner—something like this: Yeah, even the Shiawassee County squirrels are suicidal. I was climbing a hill on Bancroft Road when a squirrel decided to run in front of me. It was cool because there was plenty of clearance between me and Mr. Squirrel. It was Mr. Squirrel’s friend who chose to dive-bomb in front of my wheel in an effort to graze the tire. … Read entire article »
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Saginaw Valley Rail Trail
Today brought sunshine, a light breeze, and perfect temperatures. I headed up to (ha ha) St. Charles with my parents and my brother. St. Charles marks a trailhead for the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail. This particular rail trail is a flat, paved, 9 ½-mile trail that runs through farmland in the Saginaw Valley (are you getting the part where this is in the Saginaw Valley?). Most … Read entire article »
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Jake and Di’s Little Excursion
I looked out the window, yesterday, and saw some little birds flying around my trees. It took about two seconds for me to realize that I hadn’t seen birds for a couple of months. It has been too cold and snowy, and I don’t feed them so there is no reason for them to hang around. The thermometer reached 38°F, today, and I saw the little birds, again. It is a … Read entire article »
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