Sunday, September 28, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
TCL kit by panache- on sale now!
reasons to order a TCL kit from Panache Cyclewear Co.:
1. the stripes are very flattering and slimming
2. the shorts are dark so if you race CX you don't have to worry about stained lycra
3. The shorts have the most amazing fit and feel and chamois
4. The TCL logo is very small so you'll represent us in a subtle understated fashionable kind of way
5. For you folks who asked for less "logo-ed" gear, this is for you!
6. You'll get it within 6-8 weeks. Perfect timing to gift it to the cyclist in your life
7. Panache is a Colorado company = awesome
Order away, commuter friends! Look stylish as you roll to and from work ;) and beyond!
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
"Bikelash"
This is a good article!
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2014/09/why-bike-lovers-should-be-happy-about-bikelash/380219/
“Bikelash, I think, a little counterintuitively, is a great thing to be dealing with,” says Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. “It’s a high-class problem to have. Because it means that we’re actually making a difference. It means we’re actually forcing difficult decisions in a good way, in a constructive way, on communities as they decide what they’re going to look like in the future.”
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2014/09/why-bike-lovers-should-be-happy-about-bikelash/380219/
“Bikelash, I think, a little counterintuitively, is a great thing to be dealing with,” says Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. “It’s a high-class problem to have. Because it means that we’re actually making a difference. It means we’re actually forcing difficult decisions in a good way, in a constructive way, on communities as they decide what they’re going to look like in the future.”
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Inspire Others
I have so many things to post!! I've been storing up and keep not logging on here to actually do it. Such is life. So I'll just share two things.
Ok, first, AWESOME little article (2-minute read so no excuses). Your excuses for not commuting are getting busted wide open... so go get on your bike!! It's hard to get on and go sometimes, but at the end of the day, you'll always be glad you did. I never have regrets afterwards!
http://www.bicycling.com/ride-maps/featured-rides/all-your-commute-excuses-busted
Then, next thing. So I had a great opportunity at my work recently to be part of a great project. I work for Centura Health, you may recognize them as they own hospitals like St. Anthony's, Littleton, Hospital, Porter Hospital, to name a few. So we have a really large wellness campaign that's about making people healthier. Not just the people we treat, but our associates as well. So a few months ago, one of our corporate communications went out and there was a story of a gal who'd lost a ton of weight running and hiking. I thought it was really cool that she was featured and that she'd accomplished so much. So then about two months ago, when the next corporate communications came out and asked people to submit their stories, I thought sure, why not. So I logged on and shared my story of how I bike every day (yes, every day)... rain or shine. Sometimes I commute to work, sometimes it's just a quick 5 mile spin around my neighborhood. But I bike everyday. It makes me happy, I feel better both physically and mentally. So I submitted my story and then about two weeks later the corporate marketing person contacted me. They wanted to feature me in a commercial that would air three times a day on KMGH Channel 7 through the month of September. I was stoked!! I had the week of the Pro Cycling Challenge off to go chase the peloton and so I sacrificed day one of the race to take two hours to go do filming and photos. Such a neat experience! Keep an eye out on Channel 7 or you can watch it here. :) You never know how your story, your experiences, your habits will affect those who are around you or what kind of cool opportunities you may get to be a part of as a result!! So share your stories wherever you go and be an inspiration to others!!
Ok, first, AWESOME little article (2-minute read so no excuses). Your excuses for not commuting are getting busted wide open... so go get on your bike!! It's hard to get on and go sometimes, but at the end of the day, you'll always be glad you did. I never have regrets afterwards!
http://www.bicycling.com/ride-maps/featured-rides/all-your-commute-excuses-busted
Then, next thing. So I had a great opportunity at my work recently to be part of a great project. I work for Centura Health, you may recognize them as they own hospitals like St. Anthony's, Littleton, Hospital, Porter Hospital, to name a few. So we have a really large wellness campaign that's about making people healthier. Not just the people we treat, but our associates as well. So a few months ago, one of our corporate communications went out and there was a story of a gal who'd lost a ton of weight running and hiking. I thought it was really cool that she was featured and that she'd accomplished so much. So then about two months ago, when the next corporate communications came out and asked people to submit their stories, I thought sure, why not. So I logged on and shared my story of how I bike every day (yes, every day)... rain or shine. Sometimes I commute to work, sometimes it's just a quick 5 mile spin around my neighborhood. But I bike everyday. It makes me happy, I feel better both physically and mentally. So I submitted my story and then about two weeks later the corporate marketing person contacted me. They wanted to feature me in a commercial that would air three times a day on KMGH Channel 7 through the month of September. I was stoked!! I had the week of the Pro Cycling Challenge off to go chase the peloton and so I sacrificed day one of the race to take two hours to go do filming and photos. Such a neat experience! Keep an eye out on Channel 7 or you can watch it here. :) You never know how your story, your experiences, your habits will affect those who are around you or what kind of cool opportunities you may get to be a part of as a result!! So share your stories wherever you go and be an inspiration to others!!
Friday, September 5, 2014
A relatively light load of groceries compared to what I’ve...
A relatively light load of groceries compared to what I’ve hauled before….
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Coolest Thing on My Commute
I have fallen off of the commuting wagon.
With the avalanche of after-work activities that occur at the beginning of the school year and a series of eye doctor checks and re-checks to secure some contacts that will allow me to see, I have just not allocated the time necessary to commute to work and get to my other obligations in a non-stinky way.
To participate in the August challenge, I registered for the August button on Strava and had big plans to take a photo of myself in front of something neat on my commute (cows, mountains, the South Boulder creek), but alas, the month escaped with very few commuting miles. The original excuse was that I was recovering from my race, but as the month wore on, I realized that I was just out of the habit.
On Sunday, however, my oldest daughter and I rode to the pool to swim:
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Then, on Wednesday, instead of going to the cool cyclocross race series in Golden as originally planned, I took my youngest daughter to the bike park to ride:
We are going back this weekend. : ) I am hoping for some commuting miles next week too.
With the avalanche of after-work activities that occur at the beginning of the school year and a series of eye doctor checks and re-checks to secure some contacts that will allow me to see, I have just not allocated the time necessary to commute to work and get to my other obligations in a non-stinky way.
To participate in the August challenge, I registered for the August button on Strava and had big plans to take a photo of myself in front of something neat on my commute (cows, mountains, the South Boulder creek), but alas, the month escaped with very few commuting miles. The original excuse was that I was recovering from my race, but as the month wore on, I realized that I was just out of the habit.
On Sunday, however, my oldest daughter and I rode to the pool to swim:
Then, on Wednesday, instead of going to the cool cyclocross race series in Golden as originally planned, I took my youngest daughter to the bike park to ride:
We are going back this weekend. : ) I am hoping for some commuting miles next week too.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Tour de Fat: Fun and opportunity
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| My husband and I ready to ride to the beginning of the parade. |
This past Saturday was the Tour de Fat in Fort Collins. It's a wonderful celebration of pedal-powered transportation. It brings out the best--and sometimes not the best--in people who like to ride bikes.
Days before the Tour, you can tell people are gearing up for the event. For example, last week I saw a two-story bicycle being pedaled down the middle of one of the City's busy streets. On Friday, I saw a group of people in costumes riding in a large pack against traffic; they were yelling something about doing the Tour de Fort. On the way to the beginning of the parade itself, I witnessed someone who crossed a street divided by a railroad track and thought he was going to crash because he almost crossed the tracks in a parallel manner.
While bicycling is one of the activities I enjoy most, it's also one I take seriously. I want to set a good example of how to ride safe and have fun, too. So, I consider all of the above situations "teachable moments." I admit that I didn't say anything to the two-story bike riding dude and wasn't in a position to approach the wrong-way riding touring group. But I had the perfect opportunity to speak to the guy who came close to getting his tires stuck in railroad tracks and suffering the consequences when he pulled up next to me at a stop light.
In the nicest way possible, I told him I was afraid he was going to crash and suggested that when he cross tracks in the future, he should do so at a perpendicular angle. Much to my surprise, he appreciated the tip and bid me a good day and happy Tour de Fat.
When I take advantage of teachable bike safety moments, I always run the risk of being yelled at or blown off, but I figure if I can help keep one more person from getting injured or worse, it's worth it.
This coming weekend, Denver celebrates the Tour de Fat. If you live in the metro area, I highly recommend you join with thousands of others in celebrating bikes. Proceeds will go to Bike Denver, a nonprofit organization that works to educate people about safe cycling.
Ride on and ride safe!
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