Nona Cycle was formed just over two years ago by Lake Nona residents Paul Pikel and Spencer Phelps as a social group with a focus on safety and an appreciation of the joys of cycling. It has since grown in membership to hundreds of cyclists of diverse skill levels and backgrounds from Lake Nona and the surrounding area. But what truly sets us apart is that we are … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Ride Predictably – Safety First
Bicyclists have two major safety threats: cars and ourselves. Over the past month, there seems to have been an increase in the number of local cyclists involved in crashes. Unfortunately, the outcome of a cyclist connecting with a motorized vehicle is always the same, it’s only the extent of injury to the rider that varies. Seeing the posts on Facebook about fellow cyclists … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Heroes Among Us
I’ve never been someone who idolizes sports figures or celebrities. Certainly, from time to time I have been impressed by the accomplishments of certain athletes, but never to the point of idolization, having learned long ago that public persona and private reality are often two very different things. (Can you say “Lance Armstrong?”) What I have come to discover since taking … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Find and Be the Spark
I have never been a natural athlete. In school, I could have written a book entitled, How to Get Out of Gym Class. Until I was nearing 30, I had no interest in sports other than an unfulfilled desire to hike and camp. Despite my inactivity and because of a dreadfully poor diet, I was underweight and chronically ill. One summer, while lying on the couch with a summer cold … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: It’s All in Your Head
“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right” (Henry Ford). When it comes to cycling, it’s not all in your head, but a good deal of it is. There are countless books and quotes about the power of positive thinking, and with good reason. More often than not, our thoughts, good or bad, become our reality. So, it should be a relief to know that you do … [Read more...]