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…]
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…]
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…]
Today we thought about fashion. Not fashion in and of itself, but what it means to feel like you look good doing whatever it is you are doing. Biking seems to be a somewhat grey area when it comes to looking good. We understand that while all the stretch Lycra and fluorescent colors have a … [Read more…]
We Roaming Gallivants are a busy lot. One day we are slacking off and working on this blog and the next we are driving long distances for both pleasure and duty. Today we went to Charleston West Virginia to a accomplish two things: Dropping off my lovely mother at the airport and dropping off flyers … [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…]
