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Origami and Kayaking – My Saga – Part 1
This past summer I was perusing Kickstarter. I came across a campaign with an interesting twist on kayaking, a sport I enjoy during the summer. The campaign sponsor told a story of migrating from Seattle to San Francisco and rueing … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Hygiene, Lifestyle Issues, Sports and Exercise
Tagged Kayaking
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Pedaling for Power – 125 Watts per Hour
I enjoy analogies. I like converting abstract concepts into tangible realities. Say you want to lose 10 lbs. What does that really mean? A gallon of milk weights a little over 8 pounds. Pick one up at your local grocer. … Continue reading
Energy Drinks without High Fructose Corn Syrup
I am an avid cyclist and workout regularly at a health club when I can’t get out on the road. To keep myself hydrated and replenished with important electrolytes I had been using Gatorade or Gatorade 2 as my energy … Continue reading
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Not Your Sunday Ride in the Park
This past Sunday my wife, Karen, my youngest daughter, Abbey, and I had a nice fall Sunday to spend in New York City. Crisp, cool and clear with a slight breeze up from the south along the rivers either side … Continue reading
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Cycling to Pro Sports in SF – a Football vs Baseball Comparison
San Francisco is fortunate to have great professional sports. Given their popularity, getting to and from their venues can be a challenge. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the 49er’s 2013 season opener, a closely contested 34-28 win over … Continue reading
Posted in Current Issues, Cycling
Tagged bicycle coalition, candlestick park, valet parking service
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SF to SFO by Bike for Business or Pleasure (It can be done!)
(Long Post) As our society’s interest in cycling has grown and my personal commitment has matured I began exploring ways of adding cycling to out of the ordinary parts of my life. I travel quite a bit, about twenty trips … Continue reading
12,566th Place and I Feel Great!
This past month I participated in Strava’s January Challenge. Strava is an online cycling social media site, one of many, but with more visibility in the blogosphere, generally negative, than others. I like the app they have for my iPhone … Continue reading
San Francisco before 10am
San Francisco is a beautiful city. Even more beautiful to enjoy before 10am each day. I am a morning person which works well for me in two respects. First, living on the left coast I am ready for business each … Continue reading
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Magnolias in bloom at SF Botanical Arbor
Magnolias in bloom at SF Botanical Arboretum
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The Downside of Cycling in Iowa in March
The Downside of Cycling in Iowa in March…Cold, Windy, Rainy and Two Flat Tires! I have been challenging myself over the past two years to push the envelope on what weather I am able to ride in. Wet, rainy and … Continue reading
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