• Cycling - Uncategorical Weirdness

    If It Isn’t On Strava, It Didn’t Happen

    I messed up getting one of my 2 rides Saturday into Strava, it was only partial because I forgot to turn my Garmin computer-tracking thingy on. Then this ride doesn’t show up in the widget on the right column, because later that day I decided to jump on my fitness bike that’s now up on the trainer, and apparently it doesn’t get captured or something to WordPress. It’s on Strava, it did happen. I rode for an entire hour, pretty hard. It went quickly because I had music going and ended up snagging some songs for iTunes to go in…

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    Tweetly Weeks

    @IFTTT Is there a fix for "image not found" error on iOS from tagged Pocket post to selfhosted WordPress blog? 2015-10-13 Fears, I Has Them (But I'm Working On It): Lately, I haven't been riding any of my bikes much. http://t.co/oixNdMCmjC 2015-10-13 @IFTTT It's working! Went to Settings/Writing/Press This and enabled media and quote suggestions, seems to affect IFTTT. in reply to IFTTT 2015-10-13 @IFTTT oops, spoke too soon. I get the image error if posting from within Feedly to Pocket. Posting directly from Pocket works, though. in reply to IFTTT 2015-10-14 my diabetes journey: Currently 195.5 lbs and —…

  • Cycling

    Fears, I Has Them (But I’m Working On It)

    Lately, I haven’t been riding any of my bikes much. Over the summer, I went on a weekend trip with David and we had a terrific time, and I rode more than 30 miles, two days in a row. But I also fell over (again) at a crosswalk while clipped in, and although I wasn’t hurt, it reinforced the fear I’ve had of riding while clipped in that has been building since completing the Tour de Cure in June. It’s been holding me back, frankly, and I need to get over it, because on the other hand, riding while clipped…

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    Why be Episcopalian?

    THE MAGAZINE by Lisa Fischbeck “I don’t have any desire to be an Episcopalian. I just like the Church of the Advocate,” says the man who has been coming to the Advocate for 5 years. The Bishop’s visitation is ahead, and I’m trying to identify people who might want to get confirmed. from Pocket http://ift.tt/1KUgXmK via IFTTT

  • Cycling

    On My Wish List: Liv Flourish 2 Available Soon in US

    This bike, which was recently featured in Bicycling Magazine, is now on my wish list. And now, it’s finally been announced in the US, with prices that seem to be lower than the article predicted! The MSRP is 580.00 on the Liv/Giant website, and it’ll be available at my local bikeshop(s). I’d have to do less to set it up for what I want it for: utility errand rides and cafe runs during daylight or early evening hours. I’d probably ruin it by adding a rear rack and baskets or panniers, though. The Flourish comes with more gearing options, with…

  • Uncategorical Weirdness

    Our Constitution Is Our Shield…

    Never thought I’d pull a quote from a Libertarian site, but this is, after all, reasonable: The biggest sign in support of gay marriage—around five feet tall—was held by Lorence Wenke, a former Republican Michigan state representative. Wenke’s sign, shaped like a giant shield, read, “Our Constitution is our shield against Bible based discrimination toward our gay friends & neighbors.” Source: Impromptu Celebration Outside SCOTUS After Gay-Marriage Ruling

  • Uncategorical Weirdness

    Good news on Illiana, but more work to be done | Active Transportation Alliance

    Finally, some good news coming from our state capital for people who bike, walk and ride transit.On Tuesday Gov. Rauner announced the Illiana Tollway will not move forward and removed the project from the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) current multi-year plan. The state determined “project costs exceed currently available resources.”The proposed highway would have linked Interstate 55 with I-57 and I-65 in Will County, serving only 8,000 vehicles per day at a cost of over $1 billion. Source: Good news on Illiana, but more work to be done | Active Transportation Alliance

  • Uncategorical Weirdness

    Go Red Rider Tess!

    A dedicated advocate for diabetes research and awareness, Tess is preparing for a 40-mile bike ride, part of the annual Chicagoland Tour de Cure, a fundraising event for the American Diabetes Association June 14 in Aurora. Source: Diabetes won’t stop active South Elgin teen – DailyHerald.com