Sure, a lot of visitors to DC pay a visit to The Mall, taking in the monuments and the various Smithsonian museums. That’s all well and good. But once the sun goes down, the crowds scatter. Yes, there’s been a handful of criminal incidents on The Mall in the post-sunset hours, but it’s not all …
Harvey Korman, one of the genius comics of the past 40 years, died Thursday from complications due to an abdominal aortic aneurysm. It’s a sad moment for fans of comedy, and it made me think back to one of my favorite movies, Blazing Saddles. As Hedley Lamarr, the evil railroad executive, Korman struck such a …
Activity: road cycling Location: Newport, VA (Mountains Of Misery) Distance: 101.8 miles Duration: 6:09 Weather: sunny and lovely, 50-73 degrees Avg HR: 155 (max 188) Type: aerobic My first trip to Mountains Of Misery certainly won’t be my last! It is a wonderful ride, with gorgeous scenery and an epic, mountaintop finish that’s reminiscent of …
There’s really nothing more to say about it: Nationals Park can be lovely.
Feel free to complete them in the comments…. Been riding the bike a lot since last week. Went on a great 67-mile ride on Saturday with my friend, Joyce. We started about 5 minutes after the rest of the group, but caught up with them within a couple of miles. Riding strong, I guess. Since …
Another year notched in the ‘ol belt. Feels fine. Only 15 years until AARP comes calling. And how will I celebrate? By biking to Bike To Work Day, then biking home. Such a rebel, I.
It’s been a crazy week – I’ve got ride logs to backfill and other stuff about which to muse – but today simply needs some random music. Thus, this random ten: “Not Too Late” – Lindsey Buckingham “Englishman In New York” – Sting “The Crystal Ship” – The Doors “Dead Man” – The Longcut “Nessun …
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is a truly remarkable, if ill-fated marvel of human ingenuity. The canal and its towpath runs 185 miles from the District of Columbia to Cumberland, Maryland, rising 605 feet over the distance, using a system of wooden locks to allow watercraft to scale and descend the elevation changes. The canal …
Activity: road cycling Location: Mitchell Park > Avenel > Mitchell Park Distance: 27.1 miles Duration: 1:29 Weather: sunny and lovely, 75-78 degrees Avg HR: 150 (max 191) Type: aerobic PPTC “Downtown Breakaway” ride, Mountain Gate route. The ride seemed easier than last week, though the pace was faster. The high max HR came while climbing …
The presence of cyclists on the internet should come as no surprise to anyone. The internet has become a second home for folks of all types, many of them gathering in virtual space to discuss their passions in life. Some of these “netizens” are more famous than others. Some are the pioneers, others are folks …
