What's a biker to do?

So, what is a rider supposed to do when cars refuse to move over? Nothing. It's a play on power, SUVs don't move when a Geo Metro tries to merge. Share the road you say? In this case riders only want 3 feet of space because anything can happen that can throw a rider off potential slamming into a passing car. No, I'm not asking for a lane nor do I ride in a single lane with tons of traffic it is a 3 lane road where I have never seen a car in each lane 3 abreast except at a stop light. So, No driver education....No common sense...or just plain bicycle hater? I'll never know as you fly past me at 55 mph.

Bad but good Tuesdays!

Well, my friends know me as a pretty healthy eating person. I guess its time to let them know about the once a month DONUT TUESDAY at work! I love it!! Coffee and Donuts. Very,… very bad….on a ramble…I know now why Memphis is unhealthy. It is because we don’t accommodate being healthy. i.e.: no bike lanes, dead end sidewalks, no shaded pavilions in parks. However, there is hope, even with the tons great food Memphis has to offer people can still be healthy. The public is starting to see a need for change and offer “pay what you can” Yoga classes. (saw it in the paper) It’s a start and I hope it catches. Being active isn’t for everyone but I just want people to take care of themselves….and eating what makes you feel good is GREAT just moderation is GREAT-ER!

Tired Bike Commuter

So I commuted to work today again hoping that the weather will be nice enough to do this a great deal. It will be raining the rest of the week and I'm not hard core enough to ride in the rain. Cars here scare me anyway and I have poked though differnt subdivisions cutting off a great deal of time on the road now I ride some down a gravel construction road and a golf cart trail! AWSOME! commute time is 20 min.

Gator Terra triathlon 2008

So I finally did the Gator and had a great time! My mom and dad got to come and watch me which was pretty cool for me. I think it was shocking to mom to see that much spandex! ahhhh!!!! I did a decent time and was 4th in my age group. I'm happy with that and have improved a ton over last years race time! It was great times!

Ouachita Challenge

Well, it is over. The Ouachita Challenge 60 miler turned into a 50 miler because of the weather. It was great! my left knee is hurting like crazy! I don't know why, but I wish it would stop! I think there were about 2 other hardtails there like mine but it was great! lots of fun and super organized ride!

Wolfman Duathlon

Well, the race was crazy! It was nasty and so full of water you were lucky to stay up on your bike. At the end everyone looked like they rolled around with swine. Fun yes but now my bike is in the shop so they can grease and get it ready for my endurance ride this weekend in Arkansas. Endurance mountain biking is totally new for me because there is no one to give you food or water you are just out there amongst the rocks and trees. I think I will like it and hope to develop an eating and drinking strategy to finish the race without much mishap.