Along the way
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008The radio said there was a dense fog alert this morning and indeed it was thick. As I took the first turn from home on my bike this morning headed for Paint Creek Trail, the traffic on Adams Road was rush hour-heavy. I worried I wouldn’t be seen by coffee-sipping, cell phone chatting commuters.
Safely made […]
Let’s ride Polly Ann!
Saturday, August 4th, 2007Just came back from a terrific ride on the Polly Ann Trail that runs from near Lake Orion some 14-plus miles into up past the village of Leonard, and then connects with a 20-mile section through Lapeer County.
It’s a mix of crushed asphalt much like the Paint Creek Trail, and a 6-mile section of asphalt, […]
Michigander 2007
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007Back from the Michigander with lots of new friends and lots of memories. You can see all the still pictures to the left on my Flikr page.
I did videos every day, too. They’re on the Detroit Free Press site right now but I’ll move them to YouTube later so they’ll be evergreen. If you want […]
Hair is short again - ready to ride
Friday, July 13th, 2007Okay I’m now officially ready for the Michigander. I’ve cut my hair short. Really short. That’s a pic I just snapped with my iMac.
For updates, photos and videos from each day, visit my blog and area on the Detroit Free Press Web site (www.freep.com).
Looking forward to seeing everyone up there. Let’s ride.
Ever wonder how they make a bike path?
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007So there I was on a 35-miler getting my training in for the Michigander when - on the Clinton River Trail in Rochester Hills - I came across a very busy crew making this Rails-to-Trails path smooth and a joy to ride.
Since I had my handy Flip bikecam, I talked to the foreman and got […]
Memorial Day ride
Monday, May 28th, 2007Got up early this morning hoping to get uncrowded trails. Didn’t happen.
I took parts of three trails to get a 36-miler in (my longest of the season) and all were jammed with bikers, runners, hikers, strollers, kids on training wheels, roller bladers. It was like, finally, after two days of rain, we got a beautifyl […]
Ride to Miner’s Castle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Friday, May 25th, 2007As I finish up my Lake Superior video for the Free Press, I had the chance early this morning for a nice 15-miler that led to one of the most spectacular views I’ve seen anywhere in Michigan.
I also tried some rugged old logging roads deep in the Uper Peninsula woods but holding the camera and […]
Confused in Alpena
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007The weather is starting to warm but today’s ride in Alpena, MI was an overall disappointment. I set off enthused from the hotel armed with a map of the Lake Huron coastal city’s 14-mile Bi-Path bicycle system.
The trail was great in spots but a mix of sidewalks and shoulders and was very confusing overall. Bike […]
Port Austin to Caseville along Lake Huron
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007It was cold… but beautiful.
I’m on assignment traveling Michigan doing videos on a project for the Free Press. To keep up my training program, I brought my bike and am doing my best to put in my regular 15 mile training rides during the week.
I froze this morning but the scenery was so beautiful I […]
Holland to Grand Haven, Michigan ride
Friday, May 11th, 2007Come on along. Except for an irritating squeak in my front brake, it was a glorious ride on a beautiful spring day on the Western Michigan bike path between Holland and Grand Haven.
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