Tag Archives: bicycling

Not Your Ordinary Bike Ride

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

I made a new friend last week. I’d like for you to meet him, too. This (the young’un) is Josef Kainrad, a member of our son Greg’s church homegroup. The two of them came to our house for a visit … Continue reading →

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Relay

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

Okay, can you stand one more post about my one-and-only relay triathlon? And then I’m done. No, really; I promise. Not another word. It’s just that, a week or so after the event, I had one of those little “light-bulb” … Continue reading →

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What Is That to You?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

“C’mon, Jan… cadence!” I reminded myself. Panting, I shifted to an easier gear so I could pedal faster. Sure enough, my speed increased slightly despite the stiff climb. I was 1.2 miles into the first of two laps on the … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Tweedy and her Majestic Dubble-Bubble Hairdo

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

I guess I should first explain that when I got my new bicycle last year, a Trek Madone 5.2, I wanted to give it a name worthy of its sterling qualities. Black with white lines and lettering, it is lightweight … Continue reading →

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Eensy Weensy Spider

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

Several weeks ago Heather, my sweet daughter-in-law, invited me to do the bicycle portion of a sprint (short-distance) relay triathlon. She will do the swim and run parts. It’s pretty exciting… now we’re not just mom/daughter, not just friends… we’re … Continue reading →

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Creature of Habit (Part 2)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

I already told you about how I go on auto-pilot when doing routine things at home. Well, now it seems there are times I can’t remember whether I am riding my bicycle, or driving a car. One afternoon I was … Continue reading →

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