I have become an unlikely fan of Monster Jam. I am a female of a certain age, not particularly interested in trucks, noise or dirt, but there I was at my fourth (or fifth?) Monster Jam. Monster Jam runs through this weekend, January 18 – 20 at the Hampton Coliseum. https://www.hamptoncoliseum.org/events/detail/monster-jam-6 I have two girls of my own, so Monster … [Read more...]
Paddling in Tidewater – Places to kayak, canoe and paddleboard near you
We live in Tidewater, or call it Coastal Virginia if you like. Even the name Hampton Roads means stretches of deep water, not freeways. We all live within a few miles of some kind of water – the bay, a river, a tributary, a lake, a reservoir, a creek. … [Read more...]
Pick up soccer for fun Downtown on Thursday
Thursday after work. The field across from the court house. Bring a cool drink and your nice non aggro friends because this is a boys & girls kind of game. … [Read more...]
PhotoBlog: US National Table Tennis Championships in VB
Plick plock, plick plock. Snap snap, snap snap. … [Read more...]
This Week in Virginia Beach: The US National Table Tennis Championships
Plus a little creative non-fiction about the invention of the sponge table tennis paddle, starring the great Marty Reisman and a suitcase full of stolen gold. … [Read more...]
My Favorite Bike Ride in Norfolk: Scope Plaza
Among downtown’s largest open spaces, Scope Plaza is perfect for bikes. And dogs. … [Read more...]
Local Cycling Revolution Continues Here: Norfolk Bike Month & How You Can Help
Volunteers are needed for Norfolk Bike Month. Educators, people who know how to fix a bike, general good people willing to help where needed, and all who love freedom and wind in their hair should read on. … [Read more...]
Moving on Up
How to climb stairs really really fast, a preview of Step Up For The Up Center Stair Climb. … [Read more...]
A Better Norfolk Arrives on Two Wheels
How bike culture makes us healthier, closer, and more prepared for the future. … [Read more...]
A Cyclist’s Reaction to Norfolk’s Recreation Master Plan
Bike Norfolk urges you to go to the website and leave a comment; remark how you think it is overdue for Norfolk to develop a bicycle trail network; mention how you appreciate that the plan is taking a lead in the effort for a bicycle friendly city. … [Read more...]
No More Next Years: Remembering Ron Santo
A local die-hard Cubs fan feels the pain, and reflects on how Santo's color announcing influenced his writing. … [Read more...]
Fellowship on Two Wheels
That's what I love most about riding: no matter where you come from, if you got two wheels, you're family. It's community at it's finest. … [Read more...]
The Hampton Roads Cyclists’ Manifesto: Forty Billion Rides Can’t Be Wrong
We have an opportunity to demonstrate that bicycles can once again become a common and normal part of our transportation infrastructure. Towards that end, here is a manifesto for cyclists in the 757. … [Read more...]
Post Card from the World Cup in South Africa
Everyone is celebrating. Every day feels like Saturday. And this wonderful game of soccer truly seems to be bringing, not only a nation, but a world together. … [Read more...]
Local Lads Bike America for Operation Smile
Originating at King Neptune on 35th street at the Va Beach oceanfront, ending in San Francisco when they dip their bicycle wheels into the Pacific Ocean. … [Read more...]
There Will Be Kickball
Every Friday, through the summer, Blair Middle School Field, 6pm, bring everything good in your life. … [Read more...]
7 Rules for Driving Around Bikes
1. Remember that two tons crushes 200 lbs. … [Read more...]
Freedom Surf Report
Looks like it's gonna stay small through the weekend. … [Read more...]
No, I Won’t Get on the Sidewalk.
Cyclists need to take the lane and ride with both authority and responsibility. If it's a narrow lane, ride in the middle of it. Make the cars behind you respect you. … [Read more...]
Freedom Surf Report
Flatso today. … [Read more...]