Archive for the 'thoughts' Category

Feb 19 2009

Bicycling Through Life

Published by Bob under bicycling, daily bicycling, thoughts

As you take a glimpse into someone else’s life while reading their blog, do you ever wonder what else may be going on? Sometimes it doesn’t take much to know what’s going on, while others are topic driven and you never get much of a view except for the topic they write about. Maybe it [...]

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Feb 18 2009

Riding and Weight Training

Published by Bob under daily bicycling, thoughts

During the winter as my riding mileage drops, I focus my weight training more on my legs. I would like to do more weight work on my legs during the spring and summer months, but I just can’t find a balance between lifting and riding. To lift I need to take time off from [...]

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Feb 11 2009

Surfing and Bicycling

Published by Bob under thoughts, vacation

Last month an opportunity arose in which I was able to take off from work and spend the last 31 days on the North Shore of Oahu. I was in a situation where I needed to use it or lose it on my vacation time, the air fares where low, and the sun and [...]

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Dec 31 2008

Life’s Too Short

Published by Bob under daily bicycling, thoughts

As another year passes, I look back and contemplate what I might have done better or different. In the end I come away with a feeling of satisfaction knowing I did nearly everything I could do right and know I always have room for improvement. I look forward to another year of fun and adventures [...]

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Dec 26 2008

Bicycle Memories

Published by Bob under bicycling, thoughts

Woo Hoo!! There are 365 shopping days left until next Christmas. I always enjoy the time spent with my family over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Shopping was a bit of a challenge this year and all but one gift was purchased using a bicycle, public transportation, and going online . This past week’s [...]

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Dec 11 2008

Bicycle Infrastructure

Published by Bob under bicycling, thoughts

Hey I want some of the free money Washington is throwing giving away these days. I am environmentally, fiscally, and most importantly personally responsible for everything I do. Damn… I just ruined any hope of getting some easy money from the feds.
Last night I read in the Oregonian a special interest group is going after [...]

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Nov 29 2008

Need a Bike Ride

Published by Bob under thoughts

What does it say about so many Americans when they stampede stores on Black Friday? What does it say when one groups stampede killed a 38 year old man? I for one do not support or participate in this mayhem.
The New York Times is reporting: Wal-Mart Employee Trampled to Death
The shoppers broke the doors off [...]

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