Swami’s Hosts Bike2Work Day Pitstop 2018
I love bike to work day. I realize how ironic that is given the fact that I work from home, but this day makes me wish I didn’t (just this […]
Thoughts on Swami’s 1st Annual Spring Uprising
While many participants didn’t know what to expect from the 1st Spring Uprising, one thing I have heard repeated over and over again was everyone’s surprise and delight at just […]
Knowing when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em
Early last week, I designed the third route in our Spring Uprising training series. I’m not sure what demon was possessing me, but I managed to throw in almost every […]
A Remarkable Ride: Great Western Loop
About ten days ago, Gina suggested to our leaders’ group that we head out to the locally famous “Great Western Loop” before “the weather gets too hot again”. I was […]
Sam’s Swamdo Story
Last spring, our local “friendliest woman on the road”, Jill Theodossi, invited one of her coworkers who had been riding his bike to work to join the Friday Coffee Ride. […]
Swami’s Poker Ride 2017
I have been doing the Swami’s Poker Ride since long before I became a member. I remember the first time I did the ride in 2012 very clearly. I was […]
Carlsbad Walk + Bike Program Farmer’s Market Ride
Some rides are 103 miles, and some rides are 4 miles. Two Wednesdays ago Jill and I joined the City of Carlsbad’s Walk + Bike Program Farmer’s Market Ride. I met […]
Campagnolo Gran Fondo San Diego 2017
I was not supposed to do this ride. In fact, I believe I have said it once, maybe twice, maybe three times, that I no longer wanted to participate in […]
A December to Remember
In spite of the seasonal temperatures, Swami’s Team Fun has experienced some phenomenal rides. I think that every single Saturday ride this month has started at a temperature at or […]
Coffeeneuring Challenge #5 – Zumbar Coffee & Tea, Cardiff
Week #5 – Zumbar Coffee & Tea Friday, November 4 Weather: Perfect (sunny and about 68) 111 Chesterfield, Cardiff, CA 92007 I had absolutely no plan this week when I […]
