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Cycling and the Great US of A

Posted on February 3, 2014 by TrekRiderMark

I used to have a wonderful outlet for my cycling fix. The Universal Sports Network was my baby. I would tune in there to watch the Tour de France, cyclocross, UCI XC Mountain Biking. It was my little heaven. I … Continue reading →

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Time to start new

Posted on January 28, 2014 by TrekRiderMark

It has been far too long since I have been on this site. My life has been crazy lately. With a job ending, and now starting up a new business, it has been all over. I still ride, mainly my … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by TrekRiderMark

Lights. Where would we be without them? We all depend on them to fill our homes with light at night, to illuminate the roadways when driving a car, and to illuminate parking lots. They are very useful. Even on a … Continue reading →

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It is hard to decide

Posted on February 5, 2013 by TrekRiderMark

I am having a battle in my head. I am trying to figure out which bike I will take on my MS 150. I know for a fact that I will not be taking my cargo bike. As humorous as … Continue reading →

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I always enjoy learning something new

Posted on November 21, 2012 by TrekRiderMark

It is really inspiring to know that others have done, and continue to do, this. It just really makes me feel good knowing I am not alone in at least having the desire for this. All I know is when … Continue reading →

Posted in bicycle, commuting, Simple Living | Tagged bicycle, bicycles, bicycling, bike, bikes, cargo, cars, commute, commuting, cycle, cycling, errand, errands, exercise, fitness, healthy-living, living, local, outdoors, ride, riding, road, simple, simple living, transport, transportation, utility | Leave a comment

Time to think

Posted on September 29, 2012 by TrekRiderMark

I have not been updating my blog because I have been busy with life, work, and reading. I know, excuses! Really though, I have been reading quite a bit lately. As my job is slowly nearing its finale, I have … Continue reading →

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A quote

Posted on August 31, 2012 by TrekRiderMark

I am reading a book tonight at work (slow night). Possum Living: How to Live Well Without a Job and with (Almost) No Money by David Gates (Foreword by), Dolly Freed. Ok, slam me for not italicizing anything and not … Continue reading →

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I love the looks I get

Posted on May 16, 2012 by TrekRiderMark

I did another trip to local stores on my cargo bike. I still get a smile when I see someone watching me closely as I ride off on my bicycle. It is like they are saying “is that guy crazy?” … Continue reading →

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Taking the roadie to the bike shop

Posted on April 11, 2012 by TrekRiderMark

First of all, my apologies for the lack of posting. This week has been an amazing week to get out on the bicycle. So amazing that I could not resist. So instead of writing a post on here, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike Care, commuting, cycling, Errand | Tagged bicycle, bicycles, bike shop, car replacement, cargo, commute, commuting, cycle, cycling, errand, hauling, local bike shop, nature, outdoors, ride, riding, shop, towing, transport, transportation, travel, Trek, trek bikes | 3 Comments

It is here!

Posted on April 3, 2012 by TrekRiderMark

My Trek Transport has finally arrived! Here are some pictures from the first day. I will post a few more later on. This is enough to get you going.

Posted in commuting, cycling, Purchasing Bike | Tagged bicycle, bike, cargo, commute, commuting, cycle, cycling, errand, new, transport, transportation, Trek, utility | Leave a comment