“When you start looking for people who cast the same reflection as you, then there is no growth; you just love your own reflection even more, and that’s just not the point.” I thought about this quote, pondered, actually, how have I applied this to various aspects in my life, albeit positive or negative. Then my husband walked in, “Hey, I just talked to So-and-So at the Y, and … [Read more...]
Cycling for a Cause: Having Fun While Doing Good
There are plenty of reasons to enjoy cycling: get fit, enjoy the outdoors, spend time with family and friends, or achieve a goal of riding a specific distance in a certain amount of time. Cycling is great exercise. A 130-pound person can burn 470 calories an hour cycling at a moderate pace – and have fun while doing it. What if you could do all the above while helping those in … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it well! Well, here is your chance. Nona Cycle is right here in your front yard waiting for you to join the fun. The group is pretty much a relaxed group of individuals with a similar interest: riding bikes. Some for training, some for exercise, some for the social aspects, all for a good time. There is very little that is formal or … [Read more...]
Bringing Cyclists Together
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it well! Well, here is your chance. Nona Cycle is right here in your front yard waiting for you to join the fun. The group is pretty much a relaxed group of individuals with a similar interest: riding bikes. Some for training, some for exercise, some for the social aspects, all for a good time. There is very little that is formal or … [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...]