I’ve added a few more hill climbs under the Mountain Pose pages: Hills of Via Linda (Desert Cove, Hidden Hills, and Scottsdale Mountain), Nine Mile Hill (Rio Verde Dr), and the Hills of Arcadia (Valle Vista — aka 56th St … Continue reading
The Two Towers Century, looping from 52nd St & Doubletree in Paradise Valley. It’s a 134 mile loop, with 5000 ft of climbing. Saturday, January 16, 2010 I click into the pedals, coasting down the block and rounding the corner, turning east into … Continue reading
Yungas Road, Bolivia. Otherwise known as the “Death Road.” (photo from travel-bolivia.com – No, I’ve never ridden this road, and don’t plan to. But what a ride it would be …) Recently in power yoga class the topic of the day was … Continue reading
Rio Verde/Moon Valley loop, starting from the Gainey Ranch Fitness center Saturday, January 9th I cruise up Mountain View Rd, past 100th St, on a popular route that will take me out to Fountain Hills. I feel weird on the … Continue reading
You’re the lucky one, so I’ve been told, As free as the wind blowing down the road… When out riding with friends, I suspect they wonder why I’m often quiet, not saying much, just riding along. I’m being quiet because … Continue reading