Category Archives: bicycling

Cool Bicycling InfoGraphic

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

I stumbled upon this cool infographic recently. Check this out, then get peddling!   Created by: Healthcare Management Degree

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December in Portland: Sunny and Mild

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

I keep waiting for the rain and dreariness to set in, but fall and early winter in Portland have been a dream. The fitness habit I resurrected in New York carried over back in Portland—almost every day since my return … Continue reading →

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Bootcamp NYC: Day 1

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

I’m back in New York this week. I’ve only been gone for 3 months, and since I’ve been traveling so much just 4 weeks of that time has been spent in Portland. So, New York still feels like home. Only … Continue reading →

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Better Each Day Book Trailer

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Before writing a book, I never knew book trailers existed. Luckily I had an all-star team of friends (namely the incredibly talented Justin Steele) to help introduce me to the concept and craft a lovely short about Better Each Day. … Continue reading →

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Mud and the Subaru

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

Last week I was invited to test-drive a 2012 Impreza, the smaller cousin of my Forester. I initially thought that I’d been contacted by Subaru because I already owned one of their cars, but it turns out that they simply … Continue reading →

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Cruising Through Forest Park

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

We’ve been having lovely weather in Portland these last several days. The fall colors are blazing and there hasn’t been a cloud in the sky. On Monday I rode around town on Betty Blue, clocking the time it would take … Continue reading →

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Biking in the Rain: Not so bad

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Yesterday I inadvertently went out for a ride in the rain. The forecast said it was simply cloudy, but knowing what little I do about Portland, when I went out for a ride I took along a rain jacket. Just … Continue reading →

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Trail Work in Sunny Sun Valley

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

While in Sun Valley I had a great time getting more used to riding in the mountains. But I was also able to spend a day learning a bit more about what makes a good mountain bike trail, then actually … Continue reading →

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Mountain Biking Tutorial from a World Champ

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

This trip has been full of highlights—sitting in a natural hot spring in the wilderness south of Jackson Hole, scoring gorgeous dishes from my sister’s mother-in-law—but in terms of cycling, I reached the pinnacle a few days ago in Sun … Continue reading →

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Mountain Biking Fail, Mountain Biking Win

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

The Novara Matador mountain bike I’m borrowing from REI for my roadtrip was a dream on the paved roads of Denver, so I was excited to get to Wyoming and see how the cushy 29-inch wheels responded to rocks and … Continue reading →

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