03/28/2013
I am definitely missing the bike riding. So much in fact that I have started doing something I swore I would not - to ride a stationary bicycle. Every time I see people riding them in the gym I tell them they are going nowhere. Ironically I now find myself going nowhere. The good thing is that I am doing fine and can ride and in fact get a good workout in the Spin classes. Although my shoulders and neck still get sore easily, I can get some real work for my legs and get my heart rate up as well.
So, until I can ride again (next checkup for X-RAYS is May 1st), I am looking at the Collin Classic as a ride on the horizon. Please look up www.CollinClassic.org for more information. Starting this year the Collin Classicit benefits CityHouse in Plano.
And while I am off the bike I need to see what is happening with Allen's Sharrows and bike trails and let you all know.
Paul
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Off the bike for a while...
3/5/2013
Well, December 27th brought another flair up of my neck pain. I have not been able to ride bike much recently. Yesterday I had a double disc replacement and fusion in my neck. Hopefully I'll be back on my bike in a couple of months.
Although I never get on those "exercise bicycles" that go nowhere, I have a feeling I'll be using one quite a bit in the next two months to keep in shape.
Please ride some extra miles for me.
Paul
Well, December 27th brought another flair up of my neck pain. I have not been able to ride bike much recently. Yesterday I had a double disc replacement and fusion in my neck. Hopefully I'll be back on my bike in a couple of months.
Although I never get on those "exercise bicycles" that go nowhere, I have a feeling I'll be using one quite a bit in the next two months to keep in shape.
Please ride some extra miles for me.
Paul
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Save some for me...
01/26/2013
Although my commute to work is short, every now and then I get a little more exercise by chasing a car that cuts me off or something along those lines. I get a quick sprint in to give them a piece of my "common sense". I wonder if I have given away too much of that?
Enjoy the ride.
Paul
Although my commute to work is short, every now and then I get a little more exercise by chasing a car that cuts me off or something along those lines. I get a quick sprint in to give them a piece of my "common sense". I wonder if I have given away too much of that?
Enjoy the ride.
Paul
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Starting the New Year slowly
01/19/2013
Well, after a lot of riding to work last year, this year has started slower. A pinched nerve in my neck is making it a little less comfortable than usual. But I am able to get out on the commuter bike with its upright position. Tuesday was my second day for the year and there was snow and slush on the ground and there was snow and snow pellets falling. It made for a pretty interesting ride and I am always up for the challenge! It went well! Oh, and my new Pearl Izumi Balaclava kept my face and head nice and comfortable. Very nice.
Paul
Well, after a lot of riding to work last year, this year has started slower. A pinched nerve in my neck is making it a little less comfortable than usual. But I am able to get out on the commuter bike with its upright position. Tuesday was my second day for the year and there was snow and slush on the ground and there was snow and snow pellets falling. It made for a pretty interesting ride and I am always up for the challenge! It went well! Oh, and my new Pearl Izumi Balaclava kept my face and head nice and comfortable. Very nice.
Paul
Sunday, December 30, 2012
2012 in review
12/30/2012
Well, it will hopefully be raining tomorrow so I will close out my year in review today for commuting to work on bike. Based on available days to ride, I rode to work 162 days and drove 76 days. That gave me a 68% bike commute rate which is 3.4 days a week out of a possible 5 days per week. It was a good bike commute year at the expense of having little rain to keep me off the bike. I hope to see more of you out there on the bike on your way in to work. Have a Happy New Year!
Paul
Well, it will hopefully be raining tomorrow so I will close out my year in review today for commuting to work on bike. Based on available days to ride, I rode to work 162 days and drove 76 days. That gave me a 68% bike commute rate which is 3.4 days a week out of a possible 5 days per week. It was a good bike commute year at the expense of having little rain to keep me off the bike. I hope to see more of you out there on the bike on your way in to work. Have a Happy New Year!
Paul
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Winter arrived (and left already)
12/15/2012
Yes, winter has arrived. We had some cold mornings this week. Monday I was able to see my tire path on the wooden creek bridges due to a very light snow fall over night. I love seeing that as it is not very common in Texas. Then there were a couple cold mornings in the low 20's. That is winter to me! Nice to have long sleeved jerseys and gloves.
Oh, but wait, it is back in the 70's this weekend. Forget what I said about winter and enjoy the spring riding conditions!
Paul
Yes, winter has arrived. We had some cold mornings this week. Monday I was able to see my tire path on the wooden creek bridges due to a very light snow fall over night. I love seeing that as it is not very common in Texas. Then there were a couple cold mornings in the low 20's. That is winter to me! Nice to have long sleeved jerseys and gloves.
Oh, but wait, it is back in the 70's this weekend. Forget what I said about winter and enjoy the spring riding conditions!
Paul
Monday, December 3, 2012
A new Plano / Allen connection is looking good!
12/03/12
At 75 and Chase Oaks, Plano is finishing up on a great connection of their Bluebonnet trail to Allen. They now have a bridge going over Rowlett Creek. Looks like the trail work connecting it to the Bluebonnet is almost finished. This is a great new addition as I will be able to get on right across from Texas Instruments and ride that section to get over the creek and under 75. That avoids my riding on Legacy and having to cross over central into the left turn lane to get on the service road. That has not been easy in traffic (especially in the dark recently).
Now all we need is for Allen to take the connection and connect it to other trails in Allen and we will really be moving along!
Enjoy the ride!
Paul
At 75 and Chase Oaks, Plano is finishing up on a great connection of their Bluebonnet trail to Allen. They now have a bridge going over Rowlett Creek. Looks like the trail work connecting it to the Bluebonnet is almost finished. This is a great new addition as I will be able to get on right across from Texas Instruments and ride that section to get over the creek and under 75. That avoids my riding on Legacy and having to cross over central into the left turn lane to get on the service road. That has not been easy in traffic (especially in the dark recently).
Now all we need is for Allen to take the connection and connect it to other trails in Allen and we will really be moving along!
Enjoy the ride!
Paul
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