I wrote a Young Adult novel named Spokesgirl about a teenage osteosarcoma survivor who learned to ride a unicycle, thus changing her life and the lives of those around her. That was years ago. Recently, […]
How not to get run over
So sometimes I need to ride in my suburb-city because I’m trying to ride every day for the #Biketober Atlanta Bike Challenge (Team “Trust the Journey”!) and I can’t always get into much-more-bike-friendly Atlanta. I […]
One thing that scares me
They say to do something every day that scares you. You’d think that would mean “taking the lane” for a bike rider. But for me, that’s not the scary thing. The scary thing on a […]
Thanks, Charlie
So the derailleur on Attica was pulling up when I backpedaled, such as when I’d stop at a light and try to get my pedal into “power position” for optimal takeoff after the light changed. […]
Two simple questions
I click on the Obama Foundation Fellowship application and two questions smack me in the face. I spend the next week thinking about them while riding my bike before I apply. I know it’s a […]
Rust God
Folks who read my book are usually surprised at all the God mentions, perhaps because they didn’t realize I’m so spiritual since I’m not religious. Bike riding, in fact, is a prayer to me. It’s […]
And then there were two . . .
Poems at the Speed of Bike from 7MPH are being featured throughout October at Gallery 26 on Belty.
