tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15472018962735408702024-02-18T18:40:38.400-07:00Biking and BakingHe bakes, she bikes.MandGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547201896273540870.post-56781865348137767382011-11-23T18:07:00.000-07:002011-11-23T18:07:49.824-07:00Whew!Gabe's Pies did a fantastic Thanksgiving run this year. Just over 70 pies have been baked, boxed and delivered. We're pooped! Hope everyone enjoys the goodness tomorrow. As for us, it will be a very quiet turkey day at home on the couch. Yes, we will be having pie.MandGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547201896273540870.post-92204736424666146672011-11-19T08:10:00.000-07:002011-11-19T08:10:59.294-07:00Now this is Biking and BakingWe know you've been dreaming of eating some Gabe's Pie while getting your bike tuned up, we know it!<br />
Now you can. Starting Tuesday the <a href="http://www.denverbicyclecafe.com/">Denver Bicycle Cafe</a> will open for business serving coffee, beer and <a href="http://gabespies.com/">GABE'S PIE!</a><br />
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We went back home, well my mother's home for the funeral. We visited the family farm which held so many incredible memories for me as a child. Like the time my cousins (all older than me and all boys) took me on a snipe hunt to the north 40 (literally). I was probably four or five, lost in the sky-high corn and at least smart enough to know that I shouldn't wander lest I risk getting more lost, so I just sat down and cried. My uncle came through the corn like some kind of jesus to save my little lost soul - complete with the late afternoon sun blazing behind him creating a holy aura. He said, "What are you doing out here all by yourself Suzie Q?" as he lifted me up on his shoulders to take me back to civilization. I told him the whole story and as I recall I got homemade ice cream after dinner that night but the boys certainly did not.<br />
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My brother and I remembered fishing with my grandmother at one of the many ponds. The day when I caught blue gill after blue gill and the boys caught nothing was one of my favorites. The day when grandma, always in her overalls, caught a big old snapping turtle and made a special show of pissing him off for our entertainment was one of his favorites. I was always in awe of my grandma's skills with a knife when chickens were involved. My uncle and the rest of the men would lot slaughter cattle and hogs which was also a special treat to watch, especially because we knew the yumminess which would come later. The best part of these days was the huge family gathering at the end of the day. BBQ chicken with all the cousins out under the trees.<br />
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We went to the country church, built by my great-great grandfather and cared for by generations of my family until they could care for it no more. My grandparents and my parents were married there and countless babies baptized. <br />
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We buried my uncle in the small country cemetary where generations of my family are buried. It sits on top of a hill and looks over miles and miles of rolling Missouri hills, rich with row crop and livestock. I visited with cousins and second cousins and counsins of cousins learning about how they survived, or not, the Missouri River floods of this past summer. One cousin lost his hardware store and decided to retire. Another was able to save their house but since their business is raising and moving houses, they are all too close to many who couldn't save their homes, despite trying. I visited another cousins "new" home, built in 1861, complete with hidden levers which were intended as tools to call the maid. Evidently the maid never comes these days.</div>
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Overall it was a good trip, quick with way too much driving, but very, very fulfilling.MandGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547201896273540870.post-66414955547603948652011-10-26T17:15:00.000-06:002011-10-26T17:15:13.954-06:00Did We Miss It?I'd been waiting for the leaves on my commute to be just perfect for a fall colors post and then.....six inches of snow. So here's an obligatory fall color commute post (from last year.)<br />
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Friday morning I slept in a bit in anticipation of a 10am meeting with my mentor. Why go into the office only to leave an hour later, I thought. It was a good thought. Our session started with her saying to me, "You look exhausted and emotional." Gee, is it that obvious? At least I was having a good hair day. We ended up having a very invigorating session and I headed out recharged and ready to finish a very tough week at work.....only to find my bike had a flat tire. Sigh.<br />
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The Baker came to pick me up, since my bag was interestingly missing any tools (!?!?) and dropped me at the office. I had a productive day which simply felt good.<br />
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At the end of the day I opted to walk to my kids' school to meet up with the fam. It was a beautiful fall afternoon walk. We stopped at a new sushi place for dinner then home to chill in the back yard with a bottle of red.MandGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547201896273540870.post-966973609373550572011-09-20T22:04:00.001-06:002011-09-20T22:04:54.379-06:00Hiking This Summer<div style="text-align: center;">
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The lead rider as they moved through downtown Denver past the capital ready for the first loop.</div>
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Thousands of fans catching the victory laps.</div>
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The beautiful Colorado State Capital post race!</div>
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Not only can I not comment on other's blogs but I can't respond to comments on my own!<br />
MandGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547201896273540870.post-34389537390775100712011-08-14T16:16:00.000-06:002011-08-14T16:16:50.172-06:00Viva Streets, Denver's First Cyclovia was an Amazing Success!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Seeing Oneida Park so alive was a great feeling! This little neighborhood shopping center is experiencing a slow but steady revival. The energy of the day signaled more good things to come I'm sure!</div>
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People will come. Some will play music, some will listen and sing along, some will dance and all will have a glorious time!</div>
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Viva Streets is a one-day celebration that’s made possible when a major Denver street is returned to the people. On <strong>August 14</strong>, LiveWell Colorado and BikeDenver will transform 23rd Avenue between City Park and Stapleton into a car-free parkway for all Denverites to enjoy. The streets will be closed to cars and will come alive with walkers, bikers, runners, strollers, hoola-hoopers, dancers, paraders, musicians, healthy food purveyors and anyone wanting to play in the streets for the day. It’s a tribute to the power of our city’s streets--to get people moving, to bring neighbors together, and to strengthen Colorado’s healthy, active culture.<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Hudson St.:</strong> Denver Water station, Garden Demos, Restrooms</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Kearney St:</strong> Parade 10am, Kids Bike Rodeo, Weigh & Win, Classic Bike Display, Restrooms, Volunteer HQ</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Onieda St:</strong> Nuggest Fun Zone, LiveWell Get Movin’ Mobile, Cooking Demos, Facepainter, Jump rope Demos, Restrooms</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Fred Thomas Park:</strong> Health screenings, cooking and exercise demos, FBI interactive truck</span></span></li>
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<strong>What is a “Ciclovia”?</strong><br />
This type of event is traditionally called a “ciclovia,” a Spanish term meaning “bike parkway,” but which has been adopted recently by cities across the world to describe one-day street closure events to foster physical activity and civic pride. <a href="http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=46103" target="_blank">Portland</a>, <a href="http://streetswiki.wikispaces.com/Sunday+Streets+San+Francisco" target="_blank">San Francisco</a>, <a href="http://www.cityofmadison.com/transportation/ridethedrive/about.cfm" target="_blank">Madison</a>, <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/2009-car-free-summer-streets/" target="_blank">New York</a>, <a href="http://ciclavia.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Los Angeles</a> and others all hold several ciclovias each summer, attracting upwards of 25,000 people to each event. The original ciclovia was conceived in Bogata in the 1980’s as a response to traffic congestion‚ <a href="http://www.streetfilms.org/ciclovia/" target="_blank">Bogota</a> still holds a 70-mile route ciclovia each Sunday.MandGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547201896273540870.post-21349072830462244052011-07-09T19:03:00.000-06:002011-07-09T19:03:31.471-06:00How I spent my summer vacation.The only thing, I mean the ONLY thing I dislike about Colorado is the lack of proper lakes. So we took leave to the Midwest for some good old small town July 4th'in at a proper lake.<br />
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DINNER! G's all-day smoked ribs with his super secret rub, my amazingly awesome and remarkable potato salad over greens from the garden and a gin and tonic.</div>
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I <em>think</em> I could have done the full 100 had my knee not started acting up. I felt like I had plenty of energy to make it, but the hills were killing my legs. It was actually not the usual knee issue, instead something that has plagued me only occassionally on the outside of the right knee. A sharp pain with motion which eventually radiates down my leg and into my ankle. The one other time it's happened, on the Elephant Rock metric century a couple of years ago, I adjusted my cleat and all was well. But this time, no adjustments helped. I believe it was the all the climbing that did it. </div>
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In other news, the Swoopy Mixte is on the <a href="http://themixtegallery.wordpress.com/">Mixte Gallery</a> today! Go check it out....</div>MandGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05961629785452003493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547201896273540870.post-79351789808226206182011-05-15T18:42:00.000-06:002011-05-15T18:42:58.686-06:00Getting CloserI've made a few decisions on what is to become of Irene Fenderbottom, the ridiculously comfortable mixte. Since the Swoopy One is going to live with my mother and enjoy hours of riding with her and because Mrs. Gale went to a new home, Irene's getting a make over. <br />
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1. I'm building new wheels - 650b's. Her original 27" steel wheels are as true as they can get and they don't stop in the rain worth a darn. I've done all the measuring and testing and even put The Swoopy One's 650b's on her for a spin. It's going to work wonderfully. I already have a pair of VO fluted fenders which will work with the 650b wheels.<br />
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3. She's getting a powder coat. I know some purists would look at her and wonder how dare I, her paint looks great. Well, I 'm simply not a fan of her in white. The only reason I held on to Mrs. Gale so long even though she wasn't comfortable for me was because I loved her looks. The only reason I don't ride Irene very often is because of her looks. Vain? Sure.<br />
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This leaves two undecided issues, the color and to coaster brake or not to coaster brake. I'm going to borrow a bike with a coaster brake this week so I can get a feel for riding one again. I mean, it's been 35 years....maybe more! <br />
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