Category Archives: Bicycling

Join the Revolution!

by Eric Posted on August 2, 2021

The summer is the one time of year when I seem to have an American approach to cycling. Last week, Cor and I donned helmets, sunglasses, bright-colored jerseys, and spandex cycling shorts. We slathered ourselves with sunscreen and made sure … Continue reading →

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100 Kilometers

by Eric Posted on August 30, 2020

I started the year with a goal to run at least four half-marathons this year. And I actually managed to complete two races — the Run to Read Half-Marathon in West Virginia and the Cowtown Half-Marathon in Texas — before … Continue reading →

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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years

by Eric Posted on March 27, 2020

I just finished reading Donald Miller’s book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. I’ve appreciated some of Miller’s other writing. So when this book recently came up in a conversation with some friends, I decided to give it a try. I … Continue reading →

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Still Cycling

by Eric Posted on August 27, 2019

It’s been about a month since the deaths of Kristin Oswald and Mitch Lambert. Both were killed at the end of July, as the result of accidents that occurred while they were riding their bicycles. I’ve been saddened and sobered … Continue reading →

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Ironman 70.3 Ohio

by Eric Posted on July 28, 2019

I finished my first triathlon today: the Ironman 70.3 Ohio! I figured that the Ironman experience would be pretty similar to the experience of large road races (i.e. marathons and half-marathons) that I’ve done before — albeit with some swimming … Continue reading →

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Time to Try the Tri

by Eric Posted on July 25, 2019

I’ve thought about attempting a triathlon for awhile now. Mostly because of my friend John. John has been doing triathlons for years. He’s so into it that he got an Ironman logo tatooed on his right calf a couple of … Continue reading →

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Justifiable Cost

by Eric Posted on April 11, 2019

I spent a bunch of money on a new bicycle this week. I’m simultaneously kind of excited and kind of self-conscious about it. Have you seen @preachersnsneakers on Instagram? I think it’s a brilliant attempt to promote dialogue on a … Continue reading →

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Snowy Commute

by Eric Posted on February 20, 2019

It was not a pleasant morning to commute from my home to the campus of Kent State University. Two or three inches of fresh snow fell over the course of two or three hours. The snow compromised visibility, road surface … Continue reading →

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Bicycling as Transportation

by Eric Posted on May 3, 2017

“Are you some kind of die-hard?” I get variations on this question all the time, as I’m locking or unlocking my bicycle around town. It just seems weird, in this part of the world, for a person to be riding … Continue reading →

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Questions for Motorists

by Eric Posted on April 7, 2015

Help me understand your perspective, American drivers. I’m not trying to be confrontational. I’m genuinely curious. What do your honks mean? What thoughts lie behind your facial expressions? What are the words you’re muttering under your breath? What do you … Continue reading →

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