Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Mountain Biking"
Women, Beauty, and the Media
One of my friends posted this on Facebook. Please take the time to watch it. It is very interesting and makes an important point about a real problem. I admit, I sometimes see pictures of women and think, “Why can’t I be like that? Why can’t my legs be skinny or my arms look like a 20-year-old’s?” Well, there are a few reasons. The reasons I can’t control are: My metabolism noticeably … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bike Culture
2011 DNR Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Clinic at Stony Creek
After only three hours of sleep, I dragged myself out of bed to pull myself together in time for my friend, Kris, to pick me up. We traveled down to Stony Creek Metropark to volunteer at the DNR’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) mountain bike clinic. This was my first time attending one of these events. Of course, it was taught by MMBA volunteers, some of whom are friends with whom I absolutely … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Chrysler-Eminem Commercial Evokes Detroit Pride
Chances are that someone who doesn’t like Detroit, someone who won’t go there, someone who just doesn’t get it, is someone who hasn’t been there. Those who have been there have probably experienced a different Detroit than the one that lives on in the reputation of a run-down, high-crime city of urban death. Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit in April 2007. Last night’s Super Bowl sucked. It just sucked. The national anthem was butchered … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bike Culture
2011 MMBA Annual Meeting & Expo—A Photo Essay
I was super busy for this year’s expo, so I didn’t get many pictures. I did manage to get some completely useless photos…that may be kind of enjoyable. Nate Phelps and Jason Dew (I believe that’s Jason Dew) showing us how it’s done with the Ditch Witch. I know that’s Nate because he turned to look at the camera as I snapped the photo. Jason Wells (orange shirt) of … Read entire article »
Filed under: MMBA, Photo Essays
Best of Moronacity—2010
This is a year-in-review for the Moronacity blog. Three best of lists follow. Links will open in a new window. Best Photos of 2010 A link to the original post follows each picture. 2010 “Annual” Mid-State Poker Run—A Photo Essay Mom’s Yard Part II—A Photo Essay Racing Greyhound Bowling Party—A Photo Essay People of the ILRA Spring Bike Demo—A Photo Essay Operation Brew Review—Traverse City Edition Racing Greyhound Duathlon Part I—A Photo Essay Kisscrossing at the Summit—A Photo Essay Sleeping Bear Dunes National … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lifestyle
Reminiscing of Days Past
For me, the interesting thing about keeping a blog isn’t sharing my life with everyone on the Internet, but going through all the posts I made throughout the year. This is what I did today. It seems like most of my posts are about mountain biking with Glen and Ali. One of the posts that I wrote was about our ride at the Poto. I almost forgot about that day, but that post … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking Is Better Than Prozac
I was one of many who needed the help of Prozac during the first half of my twenties. Now, Prozac has the reputation of being the “happy drug,” and having been on the maximum dosage for a while, I could attest to that, at times. I think it was simply the “happy drug” towards the end when things were simply getting better, my viewpoint was changing, my social network greatly improved, and I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Flowing, Flying, and Stopping Dead on the Vasa
On Sunday, August 29, Ali guided me through some of the Vasa singletrack. One word: cool. I rate the singletrack as a beginner trail. The 25k would be an intermediate. It is relatively flat and not really technical, although it was particularly sandy in spots when we rode it. Ali gave me the impression that the degree of sandiness was unusual. Ali also took me on some of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Washed Up, Washed Out, Whateva! The Potawatomi
The Poto is a trail with contradictory reputations. “It’s the best trail in Lower Michigan!” This statement often comes from people who probably have not ridden some of the best trails in Lower Michigan, and many of Lower Michigan’s trails have fans who say this about their favorite trails. “It’s okaaaaay, very eroded. You’d like such-and-such better.” Of course, every trail also has a group of riders that don’t appreciate that trail. Hm. A … Read entire article »
Filed under: Trail Reviews
2010 “Annual” Mid-State Poker Run – A Photo Essay
W9 is preparing to give away some great prizes. Daddy, I wanna help build the Strider PREbike! Testing the helmet. Are you done, yet? This is what I’m talking about! Dad’s turn! The “special needs” event. View more photos for this event at the MMBA Mid-State Chapter website or their Facebook page. Click here to view my Examiner article, “Riders enjoyed good weather and plenty of prizes at the Poker Run.” … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bike Culture, Photo Essays
