From the monthly archives:

January 2008

2007 was a great year on a bike

by Arlyn on January 31, 2008

In 2007, I:

Rode my bike over 3,000 miles
Rode my bike more miles than I drove my car
Created Team Climb On! who together raised over $22,000 for the National MS Society

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10.35m: Recovery ride

by Arlyn on January 30, 2008

Was supposed to be a 20m ride around Miramar Lake but my chain broke as I was coming out of the saddle on one of the turns and I ended up going over the handlebars. Took 20 minutes or so to get my chain repaired then I was out of time and enthusiasm so [...]

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52.03m: Scripps-Soledad

by Arlyn on January 29, 2008

Surprised myself today by riding from home to Mt Soledad and back including Via Capri, that nasty aquarium road and Scripps Highlands.
On my way back home another cyclist tried to pass me while climbing that short hill just north of Torrey Pines lagoon and I was having none of it. Made me think of [...]

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Snowboarding in Vail

by Arlyn on January 29, 2008

Headed to Vail this weekend with Dave, Erik and Gerry. They’re saying it’s been the best snow season in Colorado in years! I think it’s going to be the best weekend with these guys in years
No miles while in Vail, but Wineman promises to crank my legs off when I return. [...]

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SoCal Charity Rides in 2008

by Arlyn on January 28, 2008

Did a little research tonite into what charity bike rides are coming up. I was surprised at how many there were and how hard they were to find! I like the sound of the Marine Corp ride, Avenue of the Oaks and the Alpine Challenge…

Feb 9th - Tour de Palm Springs benefiting various non-profit groups [...]

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It never rains in southern california

by Arlyn on January 27, 2008

Really happy I got all those miles in last week (149.82) cause it’s raining buckets today. It’s going to be hard getting my miles in this week.

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47.22 miles

by Arlyn on January 26, 2008

Rode with Mark and Andrew today. We met at the Roberto’s on Carmel Valley Rd and rode to Camp Pendelton and back (and threw Torrey in cause, well… it’s there). Mark got every town sign (the bastard!) and even beat me to the top of Torrey. My winter break was too [...]

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Welcome to my cycling journal!

by Arlyn on January 26, 2008

Why read this blog? Because you want to know all about the crazy adventures I’m going to have this year on a bike. It’s really that simple.
Welcome aboard…
(ps: Thanks Dave for setting up our team site and this blog!)

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