Go Here

adanay.co

Time, Well, Spent

http://www.betterbikesandgardens.com/

Memphis Polo Tournament

All City Championships 2012

I wish I could make it to this, especially the bandit cross. I think I might know of an underused lot where we could have our own underground cross race...

Bike Share Feasibility Study

Alta Planning has released a Bike Share Feasibility Study for the City of Memphis. You can find it here: http://issuu.com/livablememphis/docs/memphis_bike_share_report_draft?mode=window&pageNumber=1

If you actually want to be able to read it, hit the single page mode. The Memphis stuff starts in section 5.

Cycle Memphis Pics

Victor posted his Cycle Memphis 1 Year Anniversary pics to his flickr. Thanks Vic!

Bike Shop Fashion

I left my belt at home yesterday morning. When you pack stuff into a trailer at 5:30AM it's kind of easy to forget a belt. But I'm a smart guy. If you don't recognize the blue strap you might not work in a bike shop. It's the strap that comes with a Thule rack and they are often left behind at the shop. They come in handy sometimes.

Cycle Memphis - July

Don't forget that tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of Cycle Memphis!


Click the pic to go to the event page on facebook.

Missed BMX Connections

sexy bmx guy - w4m - 45 (minglewood hall parking lot)

Date: 2012-07-03, 7:06AM CDT
Reply to: h6db4-3115858386@pers.craigslist.org

I saw you spinning around in circles on your bike. Maybe next time we can ride the bike lanes back to my house where you can spin me around like you do to that bicycle! :)
Location: minglewood hall parking lot
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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Memphis Bicycle - Cleveland St. Flea Market Part 2

Vintage Schwinn Cycle Truck (438 N. Cleveland St.)

Bicycle Lovers,
Currently on display for showing to the public. The rare Schwinn Cycle Delivery Bike (Cycle Truck).
In the 1950's in midtown memphis, groceries were being delivered by young men from the Kroger store at 438 N. Cleveland (now the Cleveland Street Flea Market) to the surrounding neighborhoods. News papers were also delivered to neighborhoods by bicycle. Come by the Flea market this weekend and view the Schwinn Cycle Truck in its restored condition. There are also 40's and 50's nickel Coke machines on display. These items are not for sale, but for the free enjoyment of our Midtown friends and customers.

-Thanks for posting that on craigslist, y'all!

Bike Bell, I Mean Ring!

Good thing this ring is so cheap...

Faster

I edited the segment to allow for different commutes, but it really did not affect it that much. Three more people fell to my speed, though.

Another Finally

I got Strava.


I figured I would make a segment in a part of my commute where the most people ride: Chickasaw Gardens.

This is a West to East ride and I'll do the reverse this evening.

Finally

Untitled, a photo by fixmemphis on Flickr.

Main Street to Main Street

I'm sure it's no longer news to you, but the City of Memphis has been awarded a 14.9 million dollar TIGER Grant and John Branston had to write about it.

If you've attended any of the meetings you've seen this animation:


My brother made that animation. Just to let you know.

What it doesn't show, however, is the true scope of the project. We're talking approximately 25 miles of bike trail that includes dedicated path, Green Lanes, bike lanes, bridge and park.

And I've already heard murmurs of an alleycat!

Goals

I have some serious lifestyle goals that I have been trying for over two years to implement on a regular basis in my (our) life. I decided that maybe if I write about it, then it will put more pressure on me to actually do it.

Here is my checklist and goal timeline:

1. Wear sunscreen everyday-start immediately
-purchased a fancy sunscreen that is supposed to be great under makeup and for sensitive skin.
-I received it in the mail last week and have worn it once; yesterday before a run.
-I did run over the box in my car, however, and then promptly recycled it. I'm good about recycling-this isn't one of my goals, fyi.

2. Speaking of that run: working out (on a freaking regular basis! ah!)
-I started this like 3 years ago to get rid of my weight that I gained living with a commuter.
-I worked out 3 x last, last week-my goal is 5 x
-I worked out 4 x last week
-I have worked out 1 x this week, hey, it's Tuesday!

3. Running 5 miles -This kind of relates to #2, but what the hell.
-I ran 2 miles straight without stopping yesterday.
-shooting for 2 1/4 Friday 

4. Eating less junk food
-I have a real problem with eating, like, half a box of cereal at midnight or cleaning out a pint of ice cream with my soul mate. Or eating 10 egg rolls (last night).
-This will be the most difficult. No plan yet, except eat things that don't have an ingredient list (i.e. veggies, fruit, pure whole grains).

5. And finally, one that you may actually be interested in: Walking/Biking to work-everyday.
-sigh.


I'm getting tired just writing this. 

Training Days

Few Memphis commutes would be complete without a train.

Bakfiets And Box Fits

So Kyle finally got the bakfiets from our friend Gorman. I had to pass on it because I just don't have enough space for a bike that big. Plus Kyle has Ethan, who will love riding in that thing! Heck, I can't wait to ride in that thing!

For now I have to be content with a smaller box on the front of my bike:


But it can still hold a lot of stuff. Children, well, no. Food from the Cooper Young Farmers Market, yes.

Bosco's Anyone?

Cort and I have totally ridden with these growlers before to have picnics in the park!
Check out more from one of my favorite websites, bonappetit.com(and places to find recipes to not make correctly, but that my amazing husband says he likes anyways 'cuz he's sweet).

Cycle Memphis - 1 Year Anniversary

You have plenty of time to plan to ride this one!



Click the pic to go to the event page on facebook.