Category Archives: Thoughts on Two Wheels

Bicycling-related posts

Bluebonnet Snowball

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Jan C. Johnson

I never get tired of bluebonnets, our state flower. However, riding my bike out to see them may bring on some fatigue. Case in point: A couple of weeks ago, Brent raved about a fabulous stretch of bluebonnets in Cedar … Continue reading →

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How to Warm Up for a Bike Ride on the Road…

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Jan C. Johnson

… When You’ve Been Using the Indoor Trainer After the warmest and driest December known to mankind, we finally got some cold, drizzly days in January. Being spoiled to sunny weather, we were gonna get out of shape, and fast. … Continue reading →

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Spare Me the “Eroic” Efforts

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Jan C. Johnson

Y’all… have you ever committed to doing something you were kind of scared to do, and wanted to get it over with, but had to keep waiting and waiting? Sort of like climbing an endless ladder to jump off a … Continue reading →

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Ireland Part 3: Best Ride Day. No, Really!

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jan C. Johnson

Thanks for your patience with Parts 1 and 2. At last, I’m done philosophizing and ready to jump into the actual cycling aspect of the, um, cycling tour. Here I am with fellow cyclist Julia and our wonderful Ciclismo Classico … Continue reading →

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Ireland Part 1: “Learn the Dance”

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Jan C. Johnson

Last week, Brent and I enjoyed a fully-supported Ciclismo Classico bicycle tour in Ireland, more or less along the southwest coast. COVID restrictions in Ireland had lifted just in time for us to make the journey. I have a handful … Continue reading →

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Cyclist’s Prayer

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Jan C. Johnson

(c) 2021 Jan C. Johnson Lord, I’m setting out to ride. Go with me and be my guide. Keep me safe from angry dogs, Poison snakes and feral hogs, Yellowjacket on my shades,Gravel up the steepest grades,Headwinds and torrential rains,Roadways … Continue reading →

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