Category: Cycling

It’s strangely quiet in the Merriman valley as I pass the 10-mile mark in my ride. I’ve not been passed by motorcyclists or cars for a couple of miles. Other than the steady whirr of my wheels on the road, I can hear a woodpecker getting busy off to my right as a couple of…

This evening, I climbed a hill on my bicycle. In the greater scheme of things, climbing a hill on a bicycle is of little import or significance. For that matter, in the realm of cycling, climbing a hill is a rather commonplace and mundane activity. Still, for myself, I’ve reached a milestone. The hill in…

The cool, crisp autumnal air of a week ago has yielded to 87° of pure, late June warmth. The brisk wind in my face is refreshing as it whisks away the beads of sweat dripping from my forehead. Still, I’m feeling the heat; 7.5 miles into the ride and I’m really pushing an uphill climb.…