Author Archives: sevencyclist

Getting Used to Quarantine Life

Posted on May 5, 2020 by sevencyclist

Ok, so it’s not a complete lockdown, but would quarantine be a correct word?  I mean it’s not like we’re stuck indoors with lock and chain.  We can go out and do things, but with restrictions. At least here in … Continue reading →

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Jumping from Garmin to Wahoo

Posted on January 26, 2020 by sevencyclist

Along with preparation for doubles is checking on my GPS recording device … in other words, if I do a double, I want proof.  This really didn’t become an issue until I did a training ride, a 100 mile ride … Continue reading →

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First Century of the Year … and Start of Double Training

Posted on January 20, 2020 by sevencyclist

So I unofficially came up with a New Year’s resolution … It’s been about 6 years since I last attempted a double century (and even more when I last completed the Triple Crown).  I decided that no matter what obstacles … Continue reading →

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A new decade starts

Posted on January 7, 2020 by sevencyclist

Really, we’re into a new decade?  I guess so … 2020 … wow, it was just yesterday when they were concerned that the world would end due to Y2K.  Now really, did anyone really think the world would end?  Nature … Continue reading →

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2019 Was Rough … Let’s Look Forward to 2020

Posted on December 30, 2019 by sevencyclist

The year 2019 was a punch in the gut.  It was a year which saw the passing of my Dad, who was 94 (or 92, whichever record you believe in).  Dad was a paper son, so who knows when he … Continue reading →

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Pour over Coffee

Posted on December 8, 2019 by sevencyclist

I’m not there biggest coffee enthusiasts, but I do like the aroma of good coffee. I probably can’t tell the difference in one blend to the other, like determining how fruity one is over the other. So recently, some friends … Continue reading →

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Sling Drops All Fox Networks from its Lineup

Posted on September 29, 2019 by sevencyclist

I’m one of those cord-cutters, who dropped their cable subscription for TV, and went with air antenna for local channels, and subscribed to streaming service.  I particularly chose Sling, mostly from word of mouth, and the subscription was pretty low.  … Continue reading →

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This is Why I Am a Morning Person

Posted on September 19, 2019 by sevencyclist

Recently, I had one of those nights where I woke up in the middle of the night (1 am) and could not go back to sleep. I went to sleep, only to wake up again at 3:30. I did the … Continue reading →

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So Long Fitbit

Posted on September 7, 2019 by sevencyclist

I’ve had a couple of fitbits, so I know how the ecosystem for that product works.  I was about ready to go out for a ride, and I was wearing my Fitbit Surge.  Then all of a sudden, I felt … Continue reading →

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Pretty Productive August, 864 Miles

Posted on September 4, 2019 by sevencyclist

Wow, August has come and gone, and with that, a very productive month from the numbers.  I haven’t checked what my largest mileage totals for one month is, but this ranks pretty high, 864 miles.  What’s interesting is I didn’t … Continue reading →

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