A Di Day—In the ‘Burbs
Friday, I decided to spoil myself. I had some little things I had to do, so I decided to make an evening of it and take care of me. I wasn’t quite aware that it would turn into a weekend of regaining some focus and clarity. The job isn’t quite done, but I am well on my way. Back to my story. Friday, I embarked on a not-so-long journey through downtown Mount … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bike Path, Commuting, Freedom Trail, Jake the Snake, Metro Parkway, The Shamrock, Utica
Jake’s New Toy
My friends are probably sick of hearing me say, “I need a trainer!” The tropical rainforest-like climate of Metro Detroit has been getting to me. I want to fall asleep during the day, and I actually go to bed at 8 or 9 p.m. It’s really bizarre for a night owl like me! The biggest problem is that I’ve been having a very difficult time getting regular exercise.Yesterday, I drove home … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cycling, Jake the Snake, trainer
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 »
Filed under: Featured, Jake the Snake, Road Riding
