I.Viddy » Biking http://ividdy.com Writer + Artist + Cyclist Wed, 30 May 2012 13:16:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 This Is My Bike… http://ividdy.com/index.php/this-is-my-bike/ http://ividdy.com/index.php/this-is-my-bike/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:04:13 +0000 Mister Viddy http://ividdy.com/?p=3749 image

…there are many like it but this one is mine.  Without me, my bike is useless.  Without my bike, I am useless.

On a side note, it never fails to cause me to flinch whenever I am riding in downtown Minneapolis and I glance over at a car, truck or SUV and see that it contains just a single individual.  Regardless of what size the vehicle it almost always has just the one person in it.  Yes,  I know that some of these people have just dropped off a child or spouse or maybe they are handicap in some way but I also have to believe that a vast majority of drivers are just hardwired to drive.

Anywho, I don’t have the time to go off on a rant so let me just say this, have a nice day.

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Alright Minneapolis, I’m on to your bipolar weather scene and now I am geared up and ready to tackle week 3 of 30 Days of Biking with a vengeance.  This weekend I adjusted my chain and rewrapped my handlebars, pulled out the rain pants and bought plenty of ramen noodles.  The city awaits, and I am rolling into that great unknown.  Bike don’t fail me now!

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It’s Friday and the city awaits my arrival.  There’s a storm brewing on the horizon and I’m trying my best to beat it before I get drenched.  This is the city.  Minneapolis.  The town that time forgot.  With a little luck I will make it into my office safely and be able to live again for another day.  In Minneapolis we live life one hour at a time, it’s all that we can do.

So light a candle for me and wish me luck as I continue to pedal towards the city.

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Week 2 of 30 Days of Biking is off to a strong start despite the wind and drop in temperature.  This morning I arrived at work downtown with numb feet from the brisk winds along the Hiawatha Bike Trail but overall nothing beats commuting by bike.  As long as my trusty bike holds up I will be riding all week long and beyond.

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The Moai Team has been putting in some serious miles all week long in celebration of 30 Days of Biking.  I am proud to be a user of the Nice Ride MN system and they have helped get me to and from work all week long.  Go ride a bike and keep a look out for a Moai!

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Good Grief

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Biking In My Shadow

Bizza!!! The mercury has begun dipping back down to the low 30′s here in Beaverton and the fog has been sticking around throughout the day but does this mean that it is time to put the old Lemmy back in the shed? Of course not. I’ve been grooving and spinning every morning and evening as I bike to and from work. The brisk weather is a real joy to ride in. It means I can really haul ass and not worry about overheating and getting to work all sweaty and stinky. So far, the roads have remained ice free and as long as they do I will continue to ride my bike each day. Although, I am still looking forward to some snow. The more the better. But until then, I’ll be cycling!

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