Let’s face it: as cyclists, we’re obsessed with the weather. We check the weather the night before a morning ride, and again before we head out. Will it rain, be sunny, windy (a given if you’re in Chicago), snowing, humid? And whatever the...
It was one of those perfect days on the bike: I felt great, and the day was bright and crisp. Not long after starting out, I was stopped at the light at Armitage and Western when I felt someone ride up behind me. I turned, smiled, and we simultaneously said,...
I admit it: I’m addicted to soup. I could eat it every day, regardless of the season, time of day, or day of the week. I put my own spin on traditional udon noodle soup and cook the mushrooms, carrots, and tofu separately while the broth is heating up. I like...
I spent the weekend with friends at their Wisconsin cabin, and I was completely off the grid for two and half days. No internet, no Twitter, no email. It was unbelievably relaxing. The cabin itself is a beautiful gem at the front end of their 15 acres. Behind them is...
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