Written fall of 2013 but still applicable The gym. Grey and characterless. Its character then must be neutral. A huge space, absolutely huge, all in grey. From the torture machines to the carpet. Nothing attractive or rewarding to the eye. Except the human beings. I am not infatuated with gyms. I am there because … [Read more…]
I had spent the hot and humid day doing spring cleaning. Lugging out a winter’s accumulation of junk from the back room. One of those room clean outs where you take everything out of the room and make organized piles of the stuff, but don’t know where to put the piles once you’ve gotten them … [Read more…]
Civil twilight is the time I like to be home from a bike ride. Especially without lights on the bike. Currently, civil twilight here in Pittsfield is 8:35 PM. Zachary appeared in my room in full bike kit around 6:30. “Let’s go ride?” It was more of a statement than a question. What would … [Read more…]
For those of you who wouldn’t dream of going on vacation without your road or mountain bike, let me say just one thing, the Berkshires! You’ve got hundreds of quiet country backroads, plenty of hills with plenty of climbs, and great local food. Sound like a cyclist’s paradise? Definitely! So load your bikes and head for the … [Read more…]
Don’t you love perfection? I am quite fond of it myself, and today I came mighty close to the perfect bicycle ride. This particular route is one of my favorite easy rides. At just under 60 miles, and only 2700 feet of climbing, it is the ride for newbies to get their first taste … [Read more…]
Two days ago Zachary and I, with our good friend Aaron, rode a short but moderately difficult route in the local area. There was enough effort expended in the ride that we arrived home whupped and feeling great! The famous endorphin rush was in place and at work. I need to stretch after a ride … [Read more…]
Yesterday Hall and I decided to try out a new ride. We were going to go visit my Sister in-law at her house near Organ Cave. The weather was a bit nippy with some light wind, however it takes more than mere weather to put the Gallivants off of a trip. We saddled up Fiona … [Read more…]
