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If you're a newcomer, thanks for stopping by. If you're new to Eons as well, click on the 'Files (x)' icon (to the right). In the file 'New to Eons?', you'll find answers to some basic questions and learn about a few Eons features. The 'Bicycle group links' file has numerous internet bookmarks to a wide variety of biking information.
We think you'll find this to be one of the most informative bicycling groups on Eons and undoubtedly one of the friendliest.
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If you're a newcomer, thanks for stopping by. If you're new to Eons as well, click on the 'Files (x)' icon (to the right). In the file 'New to Eons?', you'll find answers to some basic questions and learn about a few Eons features. The 'Bicycle group links' file has numerous internet bookmarks to a wide variety of biking information.
We think you'll find this to be one of the most informative bicycling groups on Eons and undoubtedly one of the friendliest.
There's an online calendar that's available for use by anyone in the group. Use it to post anything related to bicycling or put in the month and day of your birthday. For help, click on the calendar's 'Help' button or view the writeup in the 'Files' section. Click here to access the calendar.
In the way
I am glad there is no hunting on bike paths.
We have enough obstacles that get in the way without having to worry about bullets and arrows.
We have enough obstacles that get in the way without having to worry about bullets and arrows.
How Are You Doing This Year?
Some of you are getting ready to put the bicycle away for the winter season. How did you do this year with any riding goals that you might have set earlier in the year? Some people don’t really set riding goals, and that’s okay, nothing wrong with that.
Here are my goals, and a little info on how I am doing with them.
Miles were set at 4,000. I have some 3500 miles completed.
Average speed at 11 mph. I’m around there so far.
Be able to ride for two hours without getting off the bike. Yes, it just sort of happened naturally this year.
Ride at least four days per week. Yes, closer to five.
Have fun and see interesting things on the ride. Yes.
I know, these are really simple goals, but it’s something to work towards.
Riding has been rewarding for me, both physically and emotionally. And the season is not over. It really never ends here where I live; thank goodness.
Ride on, as ThisLife would say.
Here are my goals, and a little info on how I am doing with them.
Miles were set at 4,000. I have some 3500 miles completed.
Average speed at 11 mph. I’m around there so far.
Be able to ride for two hours without getting off the bike. Yes, it just sort of happened naturally this year.
Ride at least four days per week. Yes, closer to five.
Have fun and see interesting things on the ride. Yes.
I know, these are really simple goals, but it’s something to work towards.
Riding has been rewarding for me, both physically and emotionally. And the season is not over. It really never ends here where I live; thank goodness.
Ride on, as ThisLife would say.
Electric bike
This is a picture of my friends electric bike.
It's called a Izip.
Anybody out there own and ride an electric bike?
It's called a Izip.
Anybody out there own and ride an electric bike?
My Sunday Ride
Imagine this, a crisp chill in the air, long sleeves on for a ride. Just down the street is Bull Valley a peaceful place, and this is what I saw on my ride. I hope the pic's come though, my first attempt at this.
The snake
In my frequent rides, I have encountered a few snakes. It's never a pleasant experience. Once, it took me half an hour to convince my now departed wife that we could return back past the siting spot without being attacked! A week ago, I was riding at a fair clip when I rounded a curve and encountered THE BIG SNAKE! He was stretched the width of the bike path and was about the size of a large salami. It was too late to stop without shaking hands with him. I had to instantly decide where to hit him. I didn't want to go near the head because it was up and looking around. I chose to hit him in the middle, which momentarily launched my bike into the air. I then had this imagined vision of him being thrown up and hanging onto my rackpak. A mental review of the laws of physics mostly ruled out that possibility but did make me nervous for the next seven miles. I was determined not to look back. Yuk!!!
