For the third morning this week I have secreted myself away with my laptop at a cafe to focus on preparing for the High Holy Days fast approaching. After today's session I repaired to Holt's smoking lounge for some well earned contemplative [...] 
An off day riding-wise. Even though it is Wednesday, my usual day for a long ride, other obligations interfered. And Annie was home, which she usually is not on Wednesday. So we were up early and did our usual loop together. But tonight I am writing [...]
I rode close to 50 miles today, though when I went out I hadn't really intended to. Reports continued to suggest that parts of the trail to Valley Forge were still in a state of disrepair from Sunday's storm and I didn't want to deal with [...] 
We woke up late on vacation schedule and went out for a later than usual ride. It was a shorter ride than usual, only 11.5 miles but we scaled some pretty impressive hills so the effort was equal or more than usual. Annie did great on [...] 
Strange day so far. We were up at regular time and started out for our regular ride. Annie was back on the Fuji now equipped with a new back rim and hub. By the time we reached Logan Hall Annie just didn't like the feel of [...] .jpg)
A great ride out to Valley Forge this morning. I did not want to put up with the tow path again so I chose to take the hill on Umbria. It was a challenge but I made it. Lost a bit of [...] 
That says it all! He's not quite in Yellow, but what an acceleration, what a finish. With Lance 6 seconds behind its far from over, but don't bet on anyone beating this guy.
In the GC standings after today's fifth stage of the tour.
Took my longest ride of the year, believe it or not only 31 miles. And I was bushed. I'm glad I forced myself to stretch it out, though I'm a bit depressed at how far I've fallen from previous levels.' [...] 
After our ride of 22 miles yesterday it rained all day. Good timing. Today we added another 22 miles in drizzle. Enough already! Happy Father's Day to all. [...] 
I rode. It rained. It was nasty. I didn't enjoy the first 6 miles, then I got into it and was fine. A good ride.' [...] 
Another great ride, but this time we started out in 61 degree temperature. It makes all the difference. [...] 
And a comfortable 57 degrees without the predicted humidity. It was a lovely loop this morning. We passed Denine on the way home. Lot's of folks out, but the trafffic was bearable.' [...] 
Greeted us this morning. The temperature was back in the mid-forties but the wind was stiff at 15-20 mph with gusts to 40. It was quite a ride, but the sun was out, which has been a rarity, and it was a good work-out. [...] 
Stopped by Traders Joe's this afternoon and saw this bike with trailer carrying a huge payload. Inspiring, really. Not the best shot, but you may get the idea.
A Surge in Bicyclists Appears to Be Waiting Check out this NY Times article 
Although Hanukkah ended yesterday I just came across this photo from Alan Snell's Bike Stories blog: Happy Belated Holidays to all! 
As we do every year, Annie and I ended our ride by stopping at our polling place and voting. Usually we are number 1 & 2. Today the line went around the block! Good on you America! And most of the people on the [...]
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