Is Cycling Picking Up Speed?

Is Cycling Picking Up Speed?

by | Aug 7, 2016

In the last two weekends I’ve participated in two bicycling events. Ride the Drive and the Polish Moon Ride. Both were “just for fun” and very well attended. However, there were some subtle differences. Ride the Drive I think Ride the Drive goes back...
Stories for Dad: Boxing!

Stories for Dad: Boxing!

by | Jun 27, 2016

I was reading the sports page yesterday and realized that for the first time in about 40 years a top flight boxing match was going to be broadcast on CBS. Yes, CBS… network television. Porter vs. Thurman The fight was one of the most anticipated of the year between...
The Scout Delivers AGAIN

The Scout Delivers AGAIN

by | May 14, 2016

Watching Game 6 in Chicago In what has  become a yearly tradition I watched a Blackhawks game at my favorite bar in Chicago with the biggest Blackhawks fan in Colorado. And is tradition the Hawks got the WIN! The Scout Bar in Chicago So the tradition goes back to...
Kane’s 2OT Goal is Why I Love Hockey

Kane’s 2OT Goal is Why I Love Hockey

by | Apr 22, 2016

The Highlight Last night at 12:36 am Patrick Kane scored his first goal of the first round playoff series versus the St. Louis Blues. As they say… better late than never. The goal could not have come at a better time (Kane had not scored a goal in the first four...
Can Cars & Bikes Coexist?

Can Cars & Bikes Coexist?

by | Apr 18, 2016

Car vs. Bike = Mismatch I decided to take on this topic for two very important reasons. I’ve seen the picture at right posted multiple times on Facebook I’ve been hit by a car while riding my bike 3 times in the last year After reading the inspiration for...
Tour of Flanders – Belgium

Tour of Flanders – Belgium

by | Apr 1, 2016

April 3, 2016 The second monument of the season, the ‘Monument’ races are five of the oldest and widely considered most prestigious one-day races held each year, the Tour of Flanders holds a special place in the hearts of the Flemish (if there was a riot...