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.