She Rides a Bike

John, it does seem like avoiding being out in the ...

2012-05-29T06:55:50.837-07:00

John, it does seem like avoiding being out in the middle of the day during the really heat intense months is the key. I don't see a lot of people out in Phx during that time. When I lived in high,high humidity Louisville I teneded to avoid going outside during the heat of the day for that same reason; it was really brutal. Up here in Flag, during the winter, after the sun goes down I'm not on my bike very much since the temperatures is just too harsh. No matter where we go we have to make adjustments for the weather. I'm just so thrilled that we've found a neighborhood that close to the things we like to do and close to public transit. I'll be a city girl again!

Hey, welcome to PHX! For me, the keys to riding in...

2012-05-29T06:34:32.208-07:00

Hey, welcome to PHX! For me, the keys to riding in the heat are hydration, avoiding the middle of the day, and acclimatization. If you keep riding every day, you get used to it. The earlier in the morning, or the later in the day, even evening, the better. Drinking large amounts of water is important when you walk or ride around here in the heat. If you do that, the low humidity can be quite nice--soak a bandana in water, wrap it around your neck, instant air conditioning! But if you get dehydrated, which happens fast, it's just miserable. Or worse.

Annie, I've been looking at John's blog an...

2012-05-28T18:54:43.503-07:00

Annie, I've been looking at John's blog and plan to pestered him for a tour! Thx for the reminder. Of course, John does might not have my grooming issues so I also need the wisdom of some Valley women cyclists.

Congratulations on the relocation. I regularly rea...

2012-05-28T18:46:02.222-07:00

Congratulations on the relocation. I regularly read http://onespeedgo.blogspot.com/ John commutes all summer in Pheonix. Hope you find some of his insights helpful to your cycling navigation.

Congadulations on the next chapter,my friend! I to...

2012-05-28T15:10:02.093-07:00

Congadulations on the next chapter,my friend! I too look forward to readin gthe new adventures :)

Whil we don't exactly have "dry" heat here on this corner of Virgnia (SW'ern tip,I'm i the bordertown of Bristol),we DO see temps 90-100 degrees F it seems,every year,with high humidity as well (I often joke to riding buddies when mtnbiking that "Gatorade??? You don't need no stinkin' Gatorade,just take a deep breath for H2O,it's 3,000% today" LOL :P),my best advice is plenty o sunscreen,hydrate or die,and know your body's warning signs of when to back off...of course,you will aclimate a bit to it as well,but those bits are golden nuggets IMO :)

The DC

Pretty exciting! I look forward to hearing about ...

2012-05-28T14:20:11.021-07:00

Pretty exciting! I look forward to hearing about your adventures there. My parents live in a retirement community in nearby Mesa, and I haven't seen too many cyclists out there. Your experiences may help me plan a future vacation that includes a bike.

2012-05-26T04:31:26.398-07:00
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Cycle Chic is not just for the young lovelies! I&#...

2012-05-25T13:08:09.002-07:00

Cycle Chic is not just for the young lovelies! I'm just shy of 50 and I love to ride in dresses and anything else I please here in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://ladyfleur.wordpress.com/category/cycle-fashions/

It must run in the family because my 50+ sister who rides around in the hottest little numbers in her beach community in Florida. http://ladyfleur.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/20110801-063603.jpg?w=645

That said, I agree there are fewer older women than younger who make a point of dressing stylishly on the bike in my area.

Your pea coat is gorgous:) khaki pants for men

Carolyn: My goal is to be car-free. The less I u...

2012-05-21T21:45:11.709-07:00

Carolyn: My goal is to be car-free. The less I use my car the more confident I am that I'll make the transition just fine. Since I'll be moving this summer to a much larger city, I look forward to combining my bike with public transit, which I love for how urbane it makes me feel.

Carolyn: My goal is to be car-free. The less I u...

2012-05-21T21:45:11.246-07:00

Inspired, if you are ever in Phoenix look me up - ...

2012-05-21T21:40:43.499-07:00

Inspired, if you are ever in Phoenix look me up - that is likely where I'll be - or Denver. I'll keep you posted on my whereabouts.

Dan, I biked home a couple of years ago having had one too many (it takes so, so little with me) on my bike. Luckily, I was only the on the urban trail but it was one unnerving experience.

Looks good. I recently took a MN traffic law cours...

2012-05-21T18:28:21.206-07:00

Looks good. I recently took a MN traffic law course at my tribal college, and you can not get a DWI or DUI on a bicycle. the end.

Your ride and destination looks like fun! If I li...

2012-05-21T17:55:39.004-07:00

Your ride and destination looks like fun! If I lived by you, I'd want to come meet up with you for coffee and a ride!

I'm over 40 and ride a bike as my transportati...

2012-05-21T08:54:08.114-07:00

I'm over 40 and ride a bike as my transportation. I feel no shame in doing that and not having even a car. In fact I feel proudly defiant not being like everyone else!

I think riding also makes me feel and look younger as no one believes that I am over 40!

Thank you for visiting my Katerine. I'm alway...

2012-05-19T09:20:44.389-07:00

Thank you for visiting my Katerine. I'm always glad to hear from women who are new to transportation cycling and over 40. I'm especially inspired by women committed to doing what they want to do despite the messages we receive about what we can or can't do, should or shouldn't do. I just saw a blurb on CNN that a 73-year-old woman became the oldest women to summit Mount Everest! I have no intention to try to follow her on up but her accomplishment makes me determined to continue to pursue challenges that interest me.

Good for you on your cowboy boots. I'm sure that you'll wear them well!

Nice dog.

2012-05-19T05:11:52.418-07:00

Nice dog.

A few days ago I turned sixty and discovered that ...

2012-05-18T23:46:32.658-07:00

A few days ago I turned sixty and discovered that it is just fine. Wrinkles and such are perfectly acceptable as I no longer worry much about what other people think. Refreshing.

Now that I have started cycling again I am enjoying reading the various blogs. Thank you for sharing yours.

Oh yes, I recently discovered cowboy boots. What fun for a Chicago area person like myself.

Cookies and milk can solve many problems! Thanks ...

2012-05-18T17:43:19.861-07:00

Cookies and milk can solve many problems! Thanks for sharing the beautiful Arizona flowers!

I'm in my 50s and ride my bike to get around, ...

2012-05-17T13:35:54.592-07:00

I'm in my 50s and ride my bike to get around, I have pictures of women in their 80s on my blog riding their bikes, it is an ageless activity, if you want it to be.

"(and maybe a few men)"...I would fall i...

2012-05-17T11:06:08.812-07:00

"(and maybe a few men)"...I would fall into that group,I imagine,LOL! :p

I never gave a second thought about age when reading your blog (or upkeeping my own)...but that may be because like many nearly-40 men (I'll be 39 next month),I really am just a grownup sized kid,LOL! It's how I feel now,and how I have since I was in fact,a kid.

Life is what one makes of it,especially (or at least) in this country. admire you not for being a 40-something woman who transportaion cycles,but for being a kindred spirit in the love a cycling period,end of sentance :)

Roll on,Sister,Life is Good,as the t-shirts say,and better on two wheels,and as we age,we're wiser enough at least to know to enjoy it more than we may have in our youth :)

The Disabled Cyclist

In cycle commuting, age doesn't matter. I neve...

2012-05-17T10:29:14.418-07:00

In cycle commuting, age doesn't matter. I never thought about your age, frankly, just that you're a woman in Flagstafff who shares a love of biking. I'm turning 50 this summer and still bike commuting, touring, and blogging. I always look to the future, because as you say, there may be better days ahead.

I never looked to you age on your blog, I only see...

2012-05-17T10:15:45.560-07:00

I never looked to you age on your blog, I only seen it as a cycle culture/ commuting blog. Keep up the good work.

Cidell, as my husband advised, just be careful you...

2012-05-16T13:56:51.878-07:00

Cidell, as my husband advised, just be careful you don't get labeled as "that crazy dog lady"! I do love taking her on the bike though. Tomorrow we are off to the vet and maybe a stop at Petsmart for a dog cookie.

She Rides a Bike

John, it does seem like avoiding being out in the ...

Hey, welcome to PHX! For me, the keys to riding in...

Annie, I've been looking at John's blog an...

Congratulations on the relocation. I regularly rea...

Congadulations on the next chapter,my friend! I to...

Pretty exciting! I look forward to hearing about ...

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Limousine would be better in my way... Car Service Long Island

Cycle Chic is not just for the young lovelies! I&#...

Your pea coat is gorgous:) khaki pants for men

Carolyn: My goal is to be car-free. The less I u...

Carolyn: My goal is to be car-free. The less I u...

Inspired, if you are ever in Phoenix look me up - ...

Looks good. I recently took a MN traffic law cours...

Your ride and destination looks like fun! If I li...

I'm over 40 and ride a bike as my transportati...

Thank you for visiting my Katerine. I'm alway...

Nice dog.

A few days ago I turned sixty and discovered that ...

Cookies and milk can solve many problems! Thanks ...

I'm in my 50s and ride my bike to get around, ...

"(and maybe a few men)"...I would fall i...

In cycle commuting, age doesn't matter. I neve...

I never looked to you age on your blog, I only see...

Cidell, as my husband advised, just be careful you...

2012-05-26T04:31:26.398-07:00
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