We scheduled a trip to the Grand Canyon as a side trip from Las Vegas one year when my husband was there on business. If you’ve read my column in the past or are reading for the first time, a recurring theme is that we like to be outdoors, whether it’s hiking, biking, walking, sightseeing, skiing, boating – you get the picture. So, we thought a short hike on some trails in … [Read more...]
Full Moon Ride!
Full moon ride! What a way to finish off the month by riding your bike with fellow cyclists! We head west on the West Orange Trail, and when we return have the most gorgeous views of the moon rising!! We have 3 levels: Road where the pace is above 16 mph Casual 12-16 mph Cruiser class, a very informal ride. Each pace goes a certain distance... the faster you go, the … [Read more...]
Women in the Saddle – A Woman’s Viewpoint on Cycling
In November 2015, I was on a flight bound for Tucson, Az., to participate in the 100-mile El Tour de Tucson cycling event as a member of Rotary International’s Miles to End Polio team. El Tour de Tucson is a 40-year-old cycling event with more than 9,000 entrants. I was in my mid-50s, and the majority of my thoughts involved questioning my sanity. This was my perspective on … [Read more...]