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Tag Archives: biking
Hey Copenhaffer Road – you ain’t so bad! (OK well maybe you are a little bit)
You may remember that back in December, 2012, I made a pledge that I was going to attempt to bike up Copenhaffer Road in York, PA. I don’t really know why I made this pledge, but I think it is because Copenhaffer is notorious around here within the cycling community so I thought I should at least try it.
Posted in Biking, Cardio
Tagged biking, copenhaffer road york county, cycling, dawn cutaia, race, Rocky
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Hon, I know you are watching the Steelers, but please come pick me up . . .
Most bike shops in the area offer workshops that teach important mechanical skills, including how to change your tube. Unless your rides are going to consist of biking around your block 100 times, you should learn how to change your tube – and I highly recommend Kevlar tires. Give your shop a call and get the skills you need to be able to ride as far as you want to go without worrying how low you rank in priority compared to a football game.
Posted in Biking, Fitness
Tagged air compressor, biking, cycling, dawn cutaia, flat tire, Gung Ho Bikes, tube
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Wellness Wrap 4/19/13: Boston Marathon bombing; Hidden food allergies; Bugs prefer organic?
TweetThe weekly Wellness Wrap provides links to recent health and fitness news and lists events that will help you stay fit during the weekend. Check back every Friday morning. Have an interesting health or fitness-related link or event to share? … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies, Biking, Diabetes, Diets, Fitness, Food, Health Care, Healthy tips, Nutrition, Obesity, Research, Running, Schools, Tips, Walking, Weight loss, Wellness, YDR wellness coverage
Tagged biking, Boston Marathon boming, Diabetes, diet, eating, food, marathon, moonlit bike ride, organic, Race Against Racism, running, Tylenol, weight, York County Parks, YWCA of York
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What my husband, the weather guy, taught me about how not to bike in the rain
It is important to pay attention to the weather before you go biking, so you don’t get stuck on your bike in the pouring rain without a jacket, where your feet and socks get completely soaked and rain water is bouncing off your helmet and covering your glasses, and you are freaking out that your iPhone is getting wet, as you try not to fall, only to come home to your husband and have him say: Uh, didn’t you check the weather?
Not that that has ever happened to me.
Posted in Biking, Fitness
Tagged biking, civil twilight, clouds, cycling, dawn cutaia, headlight, radar, rain, road riding, satellite, weather, wind, wind chill, wind speed
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How to call off work so you can bike more . . .
In the interest of the public good and bike shops everywhere, I have complied a list of excuses you can use to get out of work, so you can put a few more miles in. These excuses come with no warranties or guarantees and you are using them at your own risk. Remember, the best way to get through any lie to say it with a straight face, which is easy to fake if you are on the phone and no one can actually see your face.
Posted in Biking, Tips, Workplace
Tagged biking, calling off, cycling, dawn cutaia, work
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How not to hate cycling before you even start . . .
Usually when I am changing the tube on my road bike, I fight to get the tire off, and after about 10 minutes of me cursing, I get it off, I put the new tube in, I then fight with the tire to get it back on. At this point, I am not only cursing but I am often crying too. I get the tire back on, and then I pump up the tube, only to have that tube get pinched between the tire and the rim, so it pops and I have to start all over, and then the C02 cartridge freezes and burns my fingers and I lose the cap to my valve and then it starts to rain. Biking is fun.
Posted in Biking, Fitness
Tagged bike seat, biking, biking in central pennsylvania, buying a bike, changing bike tire, dawn cutaia, fitness
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First ride of 2013 in Dover, PA
I probably shouldn’t tell anyone this, but the best place to ride in York County is out in Dover, west of 74. Once you ride out there, you will wonder why you rode anywhere else.
Posted in Biking, Things to do
Tagged Admire Road, biking, dawn cutaia, dover, Gung Ho Bikes, Map My Ride, Pa
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Come ride with me – it’s fun!
Every biking season Gung Ho Bikes sponsors several organized bike rides. This year I will be leading a no drop, social ride that is co-ed on Monday nights at 6 pm.
Hey drivers – don’t forget the four foot rule!
If we have a mutual respect for one another and share the road there will be fewer accidents and my biggest concern about biking on the road will be about how bad I look in spandex and not whether or not I am going to get creamed by a car.
Posted in Biking
Tagged biking, car accident, cars, cycling, dawn cutaia, four feet wide, Gung Ho Bikes, law, road, vehicle code
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Play like a kid and improve your health
TweetI am a scientist by nature. My degree is in biology, I worked in research, and I actually enjoy reading science journal articles! Making statements without validation really makes me uncomfortable. So please bear with me as I provide “proof” … Continue reading
