Latest Blog Posts for The Dirt Road Bicycle Commuter

• thedirtroadbicyclecommuter
  on Feb 21, 2012
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• New Weapon
  on Jan 27, 2011 in Commute
  I decided a few weeks ago to purchase a Surly Pugsley. Most of the roads are snow covered, and studded tires are not designed to move through several inches of snow. Finding motivation to winter commute is difficult. All the preparation, and the...
• Never a boring commute...
  on Oct 19, 2010 in Commute
  The morning commutes are early, dark, and the scenery is limited. However, the return routes have been extended to absorb the fleeting days of autumn. S.E. Michigan has been dry and warm for October - no complaints.  I've been luc...
• Dryden Fall Festival - 9-25-2010
  on Sep 21, 2010 in Commentary
  DRYDEN FALL FESTIVALA pretty good biking destination. Plenty of food booths also...Saturday, September 25, 2010Vendor Booths 9am-9pmParade 11amInflatable Rides 12pm-6pmBands 2pm-11:30pmScavenger Hunt - 5K Run - 9am...
• Finally...
  on Aug 31, 2010 in General Ride
  I never would have remotely made it without the support of my family and the excellent coaching and race day support from Carmichael Training Systems. The pre-ride motivational speech by Ken Chlouber was exceptional.So now it's back to commuting...
• 5/28/2010 Commute
  on Jun 1, 2010 in Commute
  HotterTo work time: 6:45 AM,Temp: 76F,Weather: SunnyTo home Temp: 86F,Weather: Sunny, Total miles: 39.35 Circle of Life on McFadden Rd.Old school on Mound Rd. south of 31 Mile Rd.Carving in process along Bordman Rd.Memorial Day along Bordman Rd.
• 5/12/2010 Commute
  on May 12, 2010 in Commute
  Route ExtensionTo work time: 7:05 AM,Temp: 42F,Weather: CloudyTo home Temp: 51F,Weather: Cloudy, Total miles: 31.75Knotty trees on Bordman Rd.Frick Rd., now closed to cars, but open for commuters.One of many horse farms along the route.Sheep farm alo...
• Travel By Bicycle
  on Apr 26, 2010
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• Polly Ann Northern Point
  on Apr 24, 2010 in General Ride
  Ice cream store in Attica, Michigan.The promotional cow liked my bike.Northern point of the Polly Ann Trail (where it ends). Kings Mill, Michigan. Looking to the northeast.Kings Mill Market.Today (April 24, 2010) I desired to locate the northern end...
• 4/15/2010 Commute
  on Apr 15, 2010 in Commute
  HotTo work time: 6:55 AM,Temp: 60F,Weather: SunnyTo home Temp: 82F,Weather: Partly sunny, Total miles: 25.40Barn on 36 Mile Rd., Bruce TownshipRelaxing scene near Fisher Rd.Fresh produce - yes. Organic - not sure.3 for 5 last week. 1 for 4 so fa...

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