Category Archives: cycling

Summer jobs

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Between years of college there was always pressure to find good summer work and save up money for expenses come fall. As a sometimes oblivious member of the human race at that stage of life, I was not always thinking … Continue reading →

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Why you can’t stop learning about yourself even if you try

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

In the early goings of a hike in the North Carolina mountains, I looked down to find a mushroom sprouting from a root right in the middle of the path. I bent down to behold the shining surface of its … Continue reading →

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A bright idea on a dark day

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

For us Flatlanders, the day’s second ride in our North Carolina training camp proved just as difficult as the first. We rode a few miles on smooth, level roads and then the climb began up to the apex at NC … Continue reading →

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To the top of Ceasar’s Head and back

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Day one of our training vacation in North Carolina saw us cross the eastern Continental Divide and ride back down to Brevard. The climb up Ceasar’s Head State Park consisted of five full miles of climbing  The entire ride saw 5000+ … Continue reading →

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When worlds collide on the roads, it’s best to roll with it

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Last night while discussing bike policies with some associates, the topic of cyclists rolling through stop signs came up. Our city sits on the edge of a transitional zone between the density of the Chicago suburbs and the agricultural fields and … Continue reading →

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Sock drawer confessions

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

It dawned on me this morning that I have no idea how most other people in the world arrange their socks. That seems like a fair topic in the age of “life hacks” that are supposed to make our existence … Continue reading →

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For the love of God, let’s protect the earth

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

Please note: Today’s We Run and Ride addresses at some length and depth the theological issues driving cultural conflicts in this era. This reflects, but is not an excerpt, the work of a book I’m writing titled Sustainable Faith. This … Continue reading →

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Moonlighting as a cyclist

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning’s ride started at 5:45 a.m. The sun was up far enough to provide some light. A bright moon was still perched in the southwestern sky. We tend to think of the moon as truly “here” only when it … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for some knee porn?

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

When the orthopedic surgeon showed me photos from my recent meniscus repair surgery, I was a little shocked. The images looked like something you might find on a porn site dedicated to prurient naughty part closeups. Every image was salacious … Continue reading →

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Look, she’s fifty!

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Christopher Cudworth

My sister-in-law Julie Dunn turned fifty years old this week. Behind the scenes, my wife Sue plotted several surprises including a party for her sister. It all turned out marvelous. A couple months ago we collaborated on a design for … Continue reading →

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