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Indeed, the merry, hectic, and spend-o-riffic holidays are speeding at us like an SUV on a rainy highway. Are you looking for a method to show your enthusiasm for bicycles? The following is a small selection of Christmas cards with a cycling-related subject. Christmas Cards For Bikers Skeese Greets offers a wide variety of rad…

Yeah, yeah. I am aware that there are some individuals who are so self-disciplined and goal-oriented that it is inconceivable for them to not carry out the activities that they “should” carry out, but that is not me. Because there are so many books on how to stop putting things off, I’m going to bet…

If you stick around for a few more minutes, you’ll undoubtedly see that I lost over 20 pounds over the course of the last year. Yes, you achievement-oriented high-flyers are absolutely correct. I didn’t quite make it. Why? I was smart enough to quit. In February of the previous year, I embarked on an expedition…

My objective is to persuade others that not only is bicycling a fun activity, but that it can also be easily included into one’s regular routine. Because there are a few things that I would want to express but lack the room to do so, I will take the opportunity to do so here. Imagine…

My spouse installed studded winter tyres on my bike, and ever since then, a good portion of each day is spent by me contemplating how I might fit in a ride. All I need is twenty to thirty minutes of your time. Is it such a terrible idea? I had absolutely no luck getting out…

I’m so sheltered!  photo by Amsterdamize The things I don’t know about because I’m a girl. Honestly . . . Rokjesdag In Amsterdam I went to Amsterdamize today and found out that because of the recent nice weather in Amsterdam, the author is quite excited about Rokjesdag. Rokjesdag is a custom that respectable Dutchmen observe…

Biking boys, better drivers. It’s a theory. The natural response is the enjoyable aspects. My sons have progressed from unsteady, weaving children who are unsure of whether they can make it the two miles to Main Street to power pedalers who don’t bat an eye when I suggest they ride their bikes to the library….

Wowza. The publication of Amy Chua’s autobiography, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” has generated a lot of buzz around the country in the last week. In it, Chua discusses the principles by which she brought up her two successful children, who are now 15 and 18 years old respectively. The dispute, which I’m sure…

Today, I received a message from a friend who is an expert on climate change. In the message, he gave me a preview of a lecture that he was about to give on the issue, which I had convinced him to give. On the inside were some stunning and educational charts and photographs that demonstrated…

Today was one of those days in which I was reminded precisely of the reasons why I like riding my bike. This afternoon I went skating for the very first time and got a lesson. A little more than an hour was spent outside in the sunlight with pleasant temperatures, a cheery teacher, and a…

I’ve been wanting to construct a Christmas wreath out of an old bike wheel for a number of years, and this year I finally got around to doing it! I went to work after getting ideas from these two websites, which you can check out here and here. I had planned to remove the tyre,…

People often tell me something along the lines of “I’d really want to get into riding but… ” due to the fact that I run a biking blog and have a tendency to become a bit overzealous about my love of bikes. Oh, but not just that. I understand. It prevents you from participating in…

There are some weeks that are wonderful, some weeks that are nutty, and then there are those weeks that are very nuts. The previous week was a mixed bag, but overall I was able to watch in awe as relationships with individuals — connections that I have really, really desired over the course of the…

I was in desperate need of a new handbag, so I decided to stop in to tart, one of my go-to establishments in the area. Take a look at what I unearthed! It gives the impression of being a sophisticated contemporary pieced leather cross-body bag with stunning orange accent stitching and a zipper when seen…

It’s nearly the end of January, the month in which you probably began with the intention of making significant life changes. Where do we stand with that? I really hope that you’ve decided to go in a new direction this year. one that acknowledges your actual existence and allows you licence to include more of…

It breaks my heart to provide negative feedback. It seems to reason that if a writer and a publisher have expended the effort and resources necessary to bring a book to market, there must be some aspect of the text that makes it worthwhile to read. Notsomuch. Don’t get me wrong. The majority of the…

Since the League of American Bicyclists has designated May as National Bike Month (doesn’t that make it seem like something out of a comic book? ), I made the decision to challenge myself and ride my bike at least once a day during the month of May. I am aware that keeping this promise is…

Because the snow here is so thick and fluffy, I have to alternate between skiing and reading about cycling, which is an activity that I really want to be doing but can’t right now because of the snow. Hunkering in, too? Here’s an idea for some campfire reading. If you’re a woman and you’re interested…

There are others who would consider that bike to be excessive. It would be like indulging in something you know you shouldn’t. I’m A Practical Girl Who’s Prone To Flights Of Fancy. There are two and a half motorcycles in my possession. They are incredibly practical and long-lasting, and I have benefited much from using…

Quote says, “You create your own universe as you go along.” –Winston Churchill I am postponing the start date of New Numbers because I wanted to get you over the time of year when people often make resolutions. Inspiration Let’s face it. The holidays are an exciting time that are also packed with plenty of…

The signals sent by our culture are rather straightforward. When it comes to physical activity, attaining success means achieving a healthy weight reduction, which is the key to contentment. The same message can be found in women’s publications (every single one of them! ), television programmes, motivational speakers, and fitness clubs. It takes self-control and…

When the boys were younger, I spent much of the day wishing that I could take a sleep. I mean pining. For only 15 minutes. Pleeeze. If I was lucky enough to have my much-desired nap, even if it never seemed to be long enough, the fact that I did get it was enough. If I…

I’m torn as to which kinds of bicycles would serve me best in the long run. On the one hand, I don’t need anything more since the garage is completely stocked. On the other hand, having a stunning commuting bike is something that has long been a dream of mine. But is it necessary for…

Inspiring Story The tale of a man who was given just a few months to live by his physicians owing to his excessive obesity and how he biked his way to health was featured in an excellent article that was published in Bicycling Magazine. It’s a beautiful essay about putting things off, the pleasure of…

Cannonballs equipped with handles are my newest and most prized acquisition. I’ve been on the hunt for quick and effective exercises that would improve both my appearance and how I feel about myself, and I believe I’ve hit the jackpot with kettlebells. Weightlifting Beginner Girls I have been aware for some time that I need…

The previous week, my children and I spent time in Bozeman, where we enjoyed being amongst familiar surroundings. They had a great time getting together with old friends at a homeschool theatre camp, and I got to bask in the glory of being recognised by some very incredible individuals. There were loving hugs exchanged, in-depth…

That’s it. I’ve had it. I’m still that girl who gets excited about the prospect of becoming in shape, having a strong physique, and experiencing the joy of riding a bike. But I’m utterly done with the way our society views health as a priority. Consequently, I’ve come to alter the rules of the game….

You got it correctly! If you know what you’re doing throughout your exercises, cutting down the amount of time you spend at the gym doesn’t have to prevent you from getting a good workout. In addition, there is not all that much complexity involved. Interval training is generally seen as the superior method of physical…

Let’s Go Ride a Bike, a blog that’s a lot of fun, is now hosting a really enchanted event that’s being run by Trish and Dottie. They already encourage average people to get on their bikes and ride for the sheer enjoyment of it, but with the creation of the LGRAB Summer Games, they have…

Exercise needs a new PR person. Pronto. We’ve got our heads buried in books and magazines for ideas. It has never been simpler for us to get our hands on information. Our society has never been more intent on losing weight and improving its overall health. Despite this, the lack of physical activity is the…

Mythbusters and binge eating. No, really. This relates. I’ve been in a whole snackaholic state recently, and I’ve been searching through the cupboards and shelves to see if there’s a bag of chips, a bar of chocolate, or a bag of chocolate chips that I may have missed on one of the dozen or so…

Dem Low-Down, Soul-Suckin’, Good For Nothin’, Can’t Get Off My Backside Winter Blues Sing it, Billie. It seems like we’re back at that time again. I always find that February is my least productive month because I simply can’t seem to get inspired to accomplish anything. Even with all I know about the benefits of…

If my bicycle were a kid, I’m very certain that someone would have reported me to the Department of Children and Families a long time ago. Don’t get me wrong. My Felt is one of my most prized possessions since it is so perfectly tailored to my body and has helped me get to where…

Problems cannot be solved at the same level of awareness that created them. –Albert Einstein I had no choice but to give my guy Al a hearty and well-earned fist bump. When it came to what I put in my body, he had a good grasp of the situation. Although I believe he was really…

I had fantastic ideas to publish at least twice this week, getting you excited to start the New Numbers Method, but then… computer troubles derailed my plans. a timetable with no breaks. What a perfect fit! These unexpected occurrences pop up all the time in life. But I’m here now, and I’m prepared to explain…

The blog entries on people’s New Year’s resolutions are, thank God, drawing to an end. The “be all that you should be” pep lectures have almost exhausted my capacity to listen to them. Natalie Ramsland of Sweetpea Bicycles wrote it just as I was grappling with how to promote a new way of thinking about…

I am ashamed to say that I was able to keep up my streak of riding until today. Because there were so many things that needed to be taken care of before we could go on our vacation, I was unable to get out on my bike today. We have just started our journey. What…

It was one of those days, that’s for sure. It appeared as if I was falling behind on all of my housekeeping, everyone wanted me RIGHT NOW, a friend needed to go through a really difficult matter with me, and on top of everything else, Helga Hormone was screaming a strident aria. You are familiar…

Or maybe you just want to communicate to your scale that the two of you shouldn’t spend all of your time together. The fact that success is measured only by a single metric is one of the most significant issues plaguing today’s fitness culture. Consider the fact that our weight is the primary factor on…