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Reflections on My 2500 Mile Cycling Journey

Many people have asked about my most memorable moments from my Atlantic coast cycling tour. It is surprising how easily the days run together and how hard it is, in retrospect, to distinguish one day from another. But now that the journey is finished, I can reflect on the major patterns that I experienced and what makes the journey so memorable.

Over the next few posts, I’ll talk about some of those reflections. This post is about the beauty I experienced. Up next, read about the “Biking Bubble.”

June 16, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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The End of My Atlantic Coast Cycling Journey

Within a week, I will finish my 2,500 Atlantic Coast Cycling tour and Cycling for Good. Over the next week, in lieu of my “regular” schedule, I’ll remind you of the people who inspired my ride – both before and during my adventure. So hang in there – lots of posts to come, and without predictable internet, they may come in spurts!

June 7, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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How Cycling Hills is Like Life

At great risk of being overdramatic, my ride from Denver to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania gave me a chance to think about how our approach to cycling hills can be so much like our approach to other issues in life. Let me explain.

May 26, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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Hello to Cycling Virginia!

Read about my Woman Tours ride through Virginia! Farmland, horse farms, history, cool cities and the introduction of hills, hills and more hills!

May 24, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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Cycling Beautiful North Carolina (part 2)

In Part 1 of Cycling Beautiful North Carolina, you learned what it was like to cycle through tropical storm Ana as it moved on shore. In Part 2, I’ll share the remainder of our cycling tour through North Carolina. It was nothing less than magical – for the most part, we had great weather, great roads, beautiful rural scenery, and friendly people.

May 19, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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Cycling Beautiful North Carolina (Part 1)

Riders On the Storm

If you read my blog, you know that our trip cycling through South Carolina brought busy two lane roads, logging trucks, bad pavement, huge rumble strips, no shoulders – in other words – hell for a cyclist. We heard that North Carolina would be different. But, in North Carolina, we would face tropical depression Ana. Learn about whether North Carolina delivered on its promise and what it was like to ride in a tropical depression.

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May 15, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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Featured Over 50 Athlete – Roger McVeigh

Meet this week’s over 50 athlete of the week – Roger McVeigh, age 55. From couch potato focused almost exclusively on being an accounting partner at a major accounting firm, to ironman and active member of his local community. Here’s his story.

May 13, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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Cycling S. Carolina – Why Treat Us This Way?

After Georgia, our next state of cycling was South Carolina. We started on a great note – an off day! And Bob and Sadie drove down to spend the off day with me and have dinner with friends in Beaufort! In a state with Hilton Head, Beaufort and Charleston, what was not to like? We would soon see.

May 10, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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My Ride Through Georgia!

Wow! A lot has happened since I posted about arriving “home” Georgia! It seems like weeks, rather than a few days. Here’s the scoop on my ride through Georgia.

May 8, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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Cycling For Good

I have a lot to gain from cycling the Atlantic Coast. I’ll get more fit. Have a challenge and the adventure of a lifetime. See the country on bike time. Meet great people. But I want to do more.

I want to take this opportunity to raise awareness and funds for some charities that mean a lot to people who have made life better for me and others around them.

Each week, I’ll ride in honor of someone who has inspired me. I’ll introduce you to them and tell you about a charity that is their cause. And you’ll have a chance to make a difference.

April 23, 2015 by Barbara Blackford

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