May 11, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Google Celebrates Biking Mom for Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day 2014, the Google Doodle is celebrating Mom. On a bike. While the cape is a nice touch to suggest “Super Mom!” the use of both a helmet and a cape is contradictory. Having tried to … Continue reading
December 11, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on 2013 Minnesota Ironman Moves to Washington County
The Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, one of the first big t-shirt rides/recreational pain fests of spring, announced its move to Washington County for 2013. After 13 years in Lakeville, the ride chose to move. In that 13 years, the area … Continue reading
June 4, 2012
by julie
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The last two weekends have been big bikey weekends for the family. Over Memorial Day weekend, we launched from our home base and explored the Coon Rapids Dam and Rush Creek Trail corridor leading to Elm Creek Park. This last … Continue reading
May 15, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on Training Wheels
A lot of bike advocate types and purists oppose training wheels for kids. Per those individuals, they let kids go too fast, too soon. They discourage learning “proper” steering and “proper” braking. They advocate balance bikes, with the solid braking … Continue reading
April 26, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on Cyclist Recipe: Super-Awesome Vegetable Soup
I have been raving on Twitter about the vat of soup I made this weekend. People have asked for delivery. Alas, no can do. But I am going to offer up the recipe to all biking friends, with a note … Continue reading