I first spotted the tattered fabric flapping in the wind while sitting at a red light on Lincoln Avenue. When the light turned green, I could see the full sign as I moved forward. There’s something about the way paint deteriorates when applied to brick. I love what...
I got out for a rare mid-day ride today, and came home and tweeted this: Takes about a 1/1000th of the time it took to get fit to lose it. But alas, dear bike, I love you anyway #bikechiflic.kr/p/dVQkXv — suzanne (@soozed) February 18, 2013 For many reasons,...
(or Using Music to Survive Time on a Trainer) Today started my fourth time working out with Kristen Meshberg over the winter months. Kristen is a Cat 1 racer from the Chicago area, and runs Pedaling with a Purpose, a twice-weekly program from December through March to...
I was reminded this morning about a recent post on lovingthebike.com about riding with headphones. I don’t ride with headphones. One reason is that I believe that it’s too dangerous; Chicago streets are challenging enough without drowning out my...
Most sessions on the trainer have very little to do with the legs. Not dismissing or minimizing the physical effort needed, but for me it’s more about getting through it mentally. I would never survive two hours without music. I’m always changing...
