Tag Archives: Cycling

Respecting Fear

While I like to supplement my road biking with indoor cycling, my husband likes to take his mountain bike on unpaved paths through the park. I blame credit his childhood love of motocross which he redirected to BMX when our kids … Continue reading

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Five Ways I’m Staying Sane Without Running

Since I haven’t been able to run all summer, I’m skipping today’s Friday Five topic about favorite race bling and sharing five ways I’m staying sane without running. Thanks to Courtney, Mar and Cynthia for being such flexible hosts! If you … Continue reading

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Cycling To Purcellville

A few weeks ago we rode the west end of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, and made it almost to the end of the trail in Purcellville. My goal for this weekend’s ride was to make it to the … Continue reading

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This Summer’s Gonna Hurt

When I found out that I had fractured my foot hiking on Memorial Day, I was relieved when the orthopedist told me that cycling should be okay. I upped my indoor cycling schedule to two days a week, and found that … Continue reading

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Bike for Beer

Back in the day before I had any interest in fitness (yes, there was such a time!) my husband and his friends used to “bike for beer” and visit brew pubs off the Washington & Old Dominion trail. Since I started riding … Continue reading

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