Little known fact: In his pre-political days, Abraham Lincoln was an avid mountain biker. I know this because this past Saturday, such a bike trail opened at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.
The trail’s Web site describes it as “physically demanding” and one that “will challenge the most seasoned rider.” I wouldn’t consider myself “the [...]
Posts under ‘Bicycling’
At least it was scenic
Making the connection
I’ve long felt that bike paths such as the Wabash Trail and the Interurban Trail should function as an expressway of sorts for bicycles and be unencumbered by traffic.
Perhaps people who actually have influence also see it that way. The other day I went for a bike ride to Chatham and back on the above [...]
Minnesota loves bike riders
Having recently gotten back into the habit of riding my bike, Mrs. Communist encouraged me to bring the two-wheeler along on our trip to Minnesota. I’m glad I actually listened to her this time.
Since getting here Friday evening, I’ve gone on two rides. The first one, on Saturday, was a quick 5-mile jaunt on the [...]
This where the obligatory Queen reference goes
Exercise is important, to be sure. My problem (besides being about 50 pounds overweight) is that most exercise is dull.
Sure, some people can abide going 40 minutes on an elliptical machine or treadmill or whatever. But it is BOOOOOORRRRRRRRINNNNNNNNG. There is no short-term incentive (for me, at least) to clamber up on such instruments. At [...]