After stepping outside, I pulled my bicycle from the shed, and gave “Black Betty” a pre-ride inspection. Everything was in working order. I straddled the Felt Broam, strapped on my helmet, hit start on my Garmin GPS, and shoved off. The familiar click of my cleats in the pedals forced the corners of my mouth … Continue reading Bluefish Solitude
Tag: gravel cycling
Let’s Roll
I made a goal to roll The order is confirmed. Paid in full. I'm ready. (I think.) Well, I better be, because I registered for my first gravel cycling event in October. Last April, I entered my first organized bike ride. I completed the road portion of the Wild Chicken 100 that stretched 62.9 miles … Continue reading Let’s Roll
A Hobby Changed my Life
Overweight. Always tired. Stress levels maxed. Type II diabetes taking me on a never-ending rollercoaster ride. That was a description of my life only a year ago. Now I’m leaner, more energetic, off all meds, and happier. All because I started cycling. A before picture at 270 lbs and after at 230 lbs. If you … Continue reading A Hobby Changed my Life