Tag Archives: Christopher Cudworth

The fine line between Livestrong and being strong

By Christopher Cudworth My wife Linda passed away last night from a long term struggle with ovarian cancer.  She as 55 years of age. She has been trapped in wrestling match with cancer for 8 years. She won many times. From … Continue reading

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On cancer, mortality, and running and riding through life

By Christopher Cudworth Over the past few years my wife Linda and I have joined friends on mini-vacations in southwestern Wisconsin. Part of our reason for going is a mutual appreciation for Frank Lloyd Wright, whose work we have explored … Continue reading

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Frozen pause: cold weather running and riding rolls on

The mornings here in Illinois keep breaking cold and clear. 12 degrees one day. 18 degrees the next. Then perhaps one day in the 20s. 2012 hothouse Last year by this time spring had broken in grotesque glory. A string … Continue reading

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If dogs run free, why can’t we?

By Christopher Cudworth If dogs run free, why not me..Across the swamp of time? My mind weaves a symphony…And tapestry of rhyme   -Bob Dylan Running or riding with a dog requires a dog that can keep up. Or perhaps … Continue reading

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The simplest thing you can do to improve bike safety on the road

The simplest single thing you can do to enhance safety on your bike. I know this is going to sound simple. But most real solutions are simple. If you ride a bike or any sort; road, mountain, hybrid, cruiser or … Continue reading

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Watch out when the rubber hits the road if you run and ride

By Christopher Cudworth We have read quite a bit on this blog about getting down close to the road and really studying the surface we ride upon. We have celebrated tarsnakes together, and even their wintry cousins, the snowsnake, of … Continue reading

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Grass and bamboo bikes are trippy

By Monte Wehrkamp Know what I’d like? Know what Chris, this site’s fearless leader, would like even more? A renewable, recycleable bike. One that’s handmade, custom fit, and one of a kind. And here it is… (courtesy Velo News) It’s … Continue reading

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Saturday Artwork: 1972 drawing of Pre from pic in Sports Illustrated

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Unintentional cross training sometimes the best

As freshman in high school I entered the sport of cross country and found a true love. Nothing was better than running as fast as one could go in the woods and fields. Training was hard. Sometimes my skinny legs … Continue reading

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Running and riding acquaintances never grow old

Friendships made through running and riding have a timeless quality. Though times and efforts may change and even the ability to run and ride at all may diminish with time, the common bond of shared time on the road, track … Continue reading

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