After a monotonous grayscale February I needed an attitude adjustment. The prescription: I took the afternoon off and went for a bike ride. I’m still smiling.
Exposed skin in March.
I’ve been doing a very challenging “total body conditioning” class on Saturdays and my legs were still sore. I wasn’t sure how the ride would go, but I wanted to climb and eventually navigated to the notoriously steep “Zoo Hill” west of Issaquah.
Fly like an eagle: A gorgeous view of Lake Washington from Gene Coulon Park in Renton.Cherry blossoms are starting to peek out along Lake WA Blvd.This Japanese mini park just north of Seward Park is one of my favorites. If you love the sight and sound of red winged blackbirds now is the time to visit the Seward Park area.Late afternoon at the Colman Park hairpins.
As discussed in other posts, evidence shows that fitness programs that rely heavily on non-impact sports like cycling can adversely affect bone health and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Cross training that incorporates weight lifting, resistance training, and activities like jogging that jar the skeletal system are an essential component of a long-term health program, especially for athletes in their…
This isn't a regional ride, but the cycling enthusiast seizes the opportunity to spin whenever it arises, even when the location happens to be the trailing edge of a frontal system strong enough to blow several states on a visit with the Wizard of Oz.
The cycling addict cultivates a database of compatible cycling partners that spans its entire migratory range. Although solitary riding is a natural part of the cycylist's repertoire, riding with others of its kind, especially when away from home turf, provides a veneer to mask the underlying compulsion.
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