Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

['tim petersen' via RBW Owners Bunch]

 Yes.  The Root River trail is a great trail to ride and my knee allowed me to 
ride it this Summer and Fall.  The other trail to ride in this neighborhood is 
the Great River State Trail.  That's my favorite.  Also the marsh trails in La 
Crosse and the LaCrosse River trail which connects with the 400 trail.
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, 10:14:59 AM CDT, George Schick 
 wrote:  
 
 Tim - have you ever gone over to the West side of the river and ridden on the 
Root River Trail towards Lanesboro (in the past, that is, not since your 
surgery - there is a big hill to climb along the way)?  Nice scenic trail with 
bluffs in view near some of the small towns.
George

On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 8:14:57 AM UTC-5 peech1...@yahoo.com wrote:

Great initial post with encouraging and positive responses.  Some things are 
still right with this world.  I had total knee replacement surgery this year, 
June 8.  Bicycling put me in the best position possible prior to surgery and 
has been the best exercise possible post surgery.  It's amazing how quickly 
muscles atrophy with surgery and inactivity at age 64.  I'm blessed to live 
near some very nice, scenic, flat trails (hill climbing is difficult in the 
early stages of recovery) along the Mississippi River near LaCrosse, Wisconsin. 
 20 to 50 mile days, mostly flat is great exercise and an opportunity for 
meditative thoughts.  I'm pleased to be approaching 3000 miles this year 
myself.  I ride an MIT Atlantis.  Albatross bars.  650bx47 wheels.  Easily the 
most comfortable bike I've ridden. I want to say that I really appreciate this 
particular bicycle community.  I gain a lot from reading this blog.  Thank you.
Tim 

On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 5:53:15 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:

Leah, Your example is awesome. It's hard to keep a healthy perspective on 
things in a world overflowing with ways and media intent on overflowing us with 
absoluteness, epic-ness and utmost-ness. No one seems to be able to recognize 
achievement less than winning the TdF, summiting Everest or graduating with a 
bachelors and masters in three years. The absence of humility and empathy in 
pursuit of recognition for some parameter of their life makes most of that 
stuff unreadable. Your pursuit and achievement is a humbling and awesome thing! 

Life's barriers and challenges are real and have scale to each person and 
surpassing them is an epic accomplishment of which we don't have enough 
examples that are recognized. Probably because so many folks sit on the couch 
scrolling through FB, IG posts and texts rather than actually doing anything. I 
applaud your taking the multiple leaps necessary and doing something you chose!
Andy CheathamPittsburghOn Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:01:39 PM UTC-4 Bicycle 
Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

At the beginning of 2020 (back when we were so naive and hopeful) I set an 
ambitious goal for myself: 2,020 miles in 2020. This may seem small to some of 
you, but I live out in suburbia, surrounded by punishing hills/mountains, and 
there are few places to go out here. Most trips require a car. The one bike 
commute that gave me 4 miles/day was to the boys’ school, but by March, that 
was gone - replaced by virtual school. 
Having everyone at home all the time was a blessing and a challenge. I started 
going out in the evenings, looking for places to go by bike to clear my mind 
and wear out my body. I rode down the mountain and began exploring the 
development there. They had thoughtfully put in bike lanes and a blacktop bike 
path, and I discovered that I could make a 10.1 mile loop, start to finish. The 
thing was, I only had my stock Clementine - the 2019, super-long model, set up 
to be a school commuter. Beautiful and capable, but heavy. I ordered a new 
wheelset and dyno lighting from Analog, and that really changed the game for 
me. Lightened up (in weight and lumens!), I could venture further from home, 
regardless of elevation or sunlight. I began to rack up miles. 
I pedaled through a global pandemic. I pedaled through triple digit heat. I 
pedaled through the entire Hamilton soundtrack, memorizing it. I pedaled 
through wildfire smoke and record-breaking temps. I pedaled through rain. And 
wind. When a pulmonary embolism robbed me of my young, handsome, healthy dad in 
July, I pedaled (sometimes sobbing) through that, too. I pedaled in Minnesota 
humidity with my basket full of stuffed animals, my tiny niece shadowing me on 
her little bike. I pedaled through springtime, when entire trees exploded in 
blooms, and I will pedal through fall when the leaves are a riot of color. On 
October 9th, I hit my mileage goal. 
2,020 miles in 2020. 
I’m going to keep pedaling, but I may finish out the year on a raspberry 
Platypus, depending on when the wheelset gets here. Until then, I’ll keep using 
this Clem, stout and dressed as a commuter, as an exercise bike. Don’t let 
anyone tell you you can’t - you can, and you’ll have muscles, to boot.
Leah

Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[Leah Peterson]

You are approaching 3000 miles this year WITH A KNEE REPLACEMENT?! I doff my 
cap to you, sir - excellent work; you warm this nurse’s heart. If you’re doing 
20-50 mile days post knee-replacement, I guess I’m out of excuses.  

Sounds like the Atlantis is perfect for you. Get all the miles in on it that 
you can - I hear there’s snow in the forecast in your neck of the woods.
Leah

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 15, 2020, at 6:15 AM, 'peech1...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>  wrote:
> 
> Great initial post with encouraging and positive responses.  Some things are 
> still right with this world.  
> I had total knee replacement surgery this year, June 8.  Bicycling put me in 
> the best position possible prior to surgery and has been the best exercise 
> possible post surgery.  It's amazing how quickly muscles atrophy with surgery 
> and inactivity at age 64.  
> I'm blessed to live near some very nice, scenic, flat trails (hill climbing 
> is difficult in the early stages of recovery) along the Mississippi River 
> near LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  20 to 50 mile days, mostly flat is great exercise 
> and an opportunity for meditative thoughts.  I'm pleased to be approaching 
> 3000 miles this year myself.  
> I ride an MIT Atlantis.  Albatross bars.  650bx47 wheels.  Easily the most 
> comfortable bike I've ridden. 
> I want to say that I really appreciate this particular bicycle community.  I 
> gain a lot from reading this blog.  Thank you.
> 
> Tim 
> 
>> On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 5:53:15 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:
>> Leah, Your example is awesome. It's hard to keep a healthy perspective on 
>> things in a world overflowing with ways and media intent on overflowing us 
>> with absoluteness, epic-ness and utmost-ness. No one seems to be able to 
>> recognize achievement less than winning the TdF, summiting Everest or 
>> graduating with a bachelors and masters in three years. The absence of 
>> humility and empathy in pursuit of recognition for some parameter of their 
>> life makes most of that stuff unreadable. Your pursuit and achievement is a 
>> humbling and awesome thing! 
>> 
>> Life's barriers and challenges are real and have scale to each person and 
>> surpassing them is an epic accomplishment of which we don't have enough 
>> examples that are recognized. Probably because so many folks sit on the 
>> couch scrolling through FB, IG posts and texts rather than actually doing 
>> anything. I applaud your taking the multiple leaps necessary and doing 
>> something you chose!
>> 
>> Andy Cheatham
>> Pittsburgh
>>> On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:01:39 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>> At the beginning of 2020 (back when we were so naive and hopeful) I set an 
>>> ambitious goal for myself: 2,020 miles in 2020. This may seem small to some 
>>> of you, but I live out in suburbia, surrounded by punishing 
>>> hills/mountains, and there are few places to go out here. Most trips 
>>> require a car. The one bike commute that gave me 4 miles/day was to the 
>>> boys’ school, but by March, that was gone - replaced by virtual school. 
>>> 
>>> Having everyone at home all the time was a blessing and a challenge. I 
>>> started going out in the evenings, looking for places to go by bike to 
>>> clear my mind and wear out my body. I rode down the mountain and began 
>>> exploring the development there. They had thoughtfully put in bike lanes 
>>> and a blacktop bike path, and I discovered that I could make a 10.1 mile 
>>> loop, start to finish. The thing was, I only had my stock Clementine - the 
>>> 2019, super-long model, set up to be a school commuter. Beautiful and 
>>> capable, but heavy. I ordered a new wheelset and dyno lighting from Analog, 
>>> and that really changed the game for me. Lightened up (in weight and 
>>> lumens!), I could venture further from home, regardless of elevation or 
>>> sunlight. I began to rack up miles. 
>>> 
>>> I pedaled through a global pandemic. I pedaled through triple digit heat. I 
>>> pedaled through the entire Hamilton soundtrack, memorizing it. I pedaled 
>>> through wildfire smoke and record-breaking temps. I pedaled through rain. 
>>> And wind. When a pulmonary embolism robbed me of my young, handsome, 
>>> healthy dad in July, I pedaled (sometimes sobbing) through that, too. I 
>>> pedaled in Minnesota humidity with my basket full of stuffed animals, my 
>>> tiny niece shadowing me on her little bike. I pedaled through springtime, 
>>> when entire trees exploded in blooms, and I will pedal through fall when 
>>> the leaves are a riot of color. On October 9th, I hit my mileage goal. 
>>> 
>>> 2,020 miles in 2020. 
>>> 
>>> I’m going to keep pedaling, but I may finish out the year on a raspberry 
>>> Platypus, depending on when the wheelset gets here. Until then, I’ll keep 
>>> using this Clem, stout and dressed as a commuter, as an exercise bike. 
>>> Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t - you can, and you’ll have muscles, to 
>>> boot.
>>> 
>>> 

Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[Joe Bernard]

Leah, that "just a couple guys talking bikes" pic with Grant is priceless. 
And the family photo is so sweet..I know I've said it before but it bears 
repeating, your dad had such a kind face. Thank you for sharing the photos 
here, I'm so sorry for your loss. 

Joe Bernard 

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 8:29:23 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Thanks, Doug. That is a great verse, and thank you. I really hope my boys 
> like biking as adults and will use this beautiful blue Clem. Mom has the 
> sage Cheviot, my parents would have been adorable on their Rivs. Dad was so 
> tall; I’d have relished seeing him on a bike that finally fit him, and that 
> matched mine. Dad was a total love; I picture him grinning on that bike 
> even now.  I’m glad we didn’t cancel the order, even if the bike is 
> suffering the indignity of sitting in a box for a while. 
>
> Joyce - I love your friend’s definition, and she’s right! I *also* am 
> partial to the metallic teal shown on the product page. I actually really 
> love the color and might like it better than the other two blues you 
> referenced. But then I love glimmer - and that teal looks like it has some. 
> Instead of being a flat blue like the Homer, you get a little Caribbean 
> flair. That teal looks shimmery and like it could be a blue-green, which I 
> think is a superior color to either blue or green! I actually like that 
> green pretty well, too. Much better than the bronzy green Riv has done of 
> late. But definitely agree with you - TEAL!
>
> Thanks to the others who have sent their kind thoughts as well. ❤️
> Leah
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Oct 13, 2020, at 8:19 AM, Doug H.  wrote:
>
> Leah,
>
> That is so sad that the bike he ordered didn't arrive before his passing. 
> My first thought is that the bike is a legacy that he left for you and your 
> sons. Hold tight to it because I have no doubt it will be used by your 
> sons. (Proverbs 17:6). 
> Doug
>
> On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11:20:26 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Doug, speaking of Dad/my rides, do you know that he had a Clem L on order 
>> this summer? He was 6’3” and got the 59 cm Clem, in RBW Blue, to match 
>> mine. I really had high hopes of riding our matching bikes together, but he 
>> died before he ever got his bike. Initially, we thought about cancelling 
>> the order, but in the end, Mom and I had it shipped to me. I have two sons, 
>> and no doubt one of them will fit that bike someday. Or I suppose if 
>> (heaven forbid) my Clem got stolen/wrecked, I could make it work. It’s a 
>> shame to see it sitting in the box, but it will get used someday. My boys 
>> are a growth spurt away...
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Oct 12, 2020, at 5:53 PM, Doug H.  wrote:
>>
>> That is a lot of miles! I am positive that your dad is with you on all 
>> those rides. Keep on keeping on.
>>
>> Doug
>>
>> On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:01:39 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> At the beginning of 2020 (back when we were so naive and hopeful) I set 
>>> an ambitious goal for myself: 2,020 miles in 2020. This may seem small to 
>>> some of you, but I live out in suburbia, surrounded by punishing 
>>> hills/mountains, and there are few places to go out here. Most trips 
>>> require a car. The one bike commute that gave me 4 miles/day was to the 
>>> boys’ school, but by March, that was gone - replaced by virtual school. 
>>>
>>> Having everyone at home all the time was a blessing and a challenge. I 
>>> started going out in the evenings, looking for places to go by bike to 
>>> clear my mind and wear out my body. I rode down the mountain and began 
>>> exploring the development there. They had thoughtfully put in bike lanes 
>>> and a blacktop bike path, and I discovered that I could make a 10.1 mile 
>>> loop, start to finish. The thing was, I only had my stock Clementine - the 
>>> 2019, super-long model, set up to be a school commuter. Beautiful and 
>>> capable, but heavy. I ordered a new wheelset and dyno lighting from Analog, 
>>> and that really changed the game for me. Lightened up (in weight and 
>>> lumens!), I could venture further from home, regardless of elevation or 
>>> sunlight. I began to rack up miles. 
>>>
>>> I pedaled through a global pandemic. I pedaled through triple digit 
>>> heat. I pedaled through the entire Hamilton soundtrack, memorizing it. I 
>>> pedaled through wildfire smoke and record-breaking temps. I pedaled through 
>>> rain. And wind. When a pulmonary embolism robbed me of my young, handsome, 
>>> healthy dad in July, I pedaled (sometimes sobbing) through that, too. I 
>>> pedaled in Minnesota humidity with my basket full of stuffed animals, my 
>>> tiny niece shadowing me on her little bike. I pedaled through springtime, 
>>> when entire trees exploded in blooms, and I will pedal through fall when 
>>> the leaves are a riot of color. On October 9th, I hit my mileage goal. 
>>>
>>> 2,020 miles in 2020. 
>>>

Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[JAS]

A friend corrected me about retirement funds...it’s not “spending” one’s 
hard-earned money, it’s “using” it!  So part of the point of retirement is 
doing some of the things that weren’t possible while working which for me means 
more travel in my van and biking.  New bikes get included in this category!  

I’m leaning toward the Platypus teal/blue color.  I’m disappointed that it 
isn’t the true Riv blue or that gorgeous Hilsen blue, but I’ll get over it 
eventually.  I continue to check out the Hilsen ads just because of the color, 
but want a step-through frame.  Yes, I suppose I could get it painted, but nice 
wheels are more of a priority.  

Ride on #RivSisters!



On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 8:17:11 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
> Joyce - yikes, I don’t want to be responsible for you spending your 
> retirement money..unless you really, really love your wheels - then send the 
> credit my way 
> 
> But I have to say new wheels makes a big difference, and dyno makes and EVEN 
> BIGGER difference. I don’t think I can ever be without it. It was unthinkably 
> expensive when I first heard of it, but now I have to have it. I just love a 
> lit-up bike.
> 
> Are you getting a Platypus? What color did you settle on?
> #RivSisters,
> Leah
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> > On Oct 12, 2020, at 8:42 AM, JAS  wrote:
> > 
> > Way to go, Leah!  Rich S named it wellI, too, love reading the Leah 
> > Chronicles and all the inspiration that comes from your joyful riding.  May 
> > the raspberry Platy be all you have hoped!  You’re going to fly on it, no 
> > doubt.  
> > 
> > I had put aside the idea of upgrading the wheels on my Clem in anticipation 
> > of getting a Playtypus tricked out, but your comment about your new Clem 
> > wheels has got me thinking again!  
> > Should I thank you for helping me spend my retirement funds? 
> > 
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[Ted Fay]

Leah,

Thank you for sharing. A difficult year for many, a particularly 
challenging one for you. Great to see you found a source of strength and 
ability to cope.

Keep riding. 



On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:19:24 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

> Leah,
> That is so sad that the bike he ordered didn't arrive before his passing. 
> My first thought is that the bike is a legacy that he left for you and your 
> sons. Hold tight to it because I have no doubt it will be used by your 
> sons. (Proverbs 17:6). 
> Doug
>
> On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11:20:26 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Doug, speaking of Dad/my rides, do you know that he had a Clem L on order 
>> this summer? He was 6’3” and got the 59 cm Clem, in RBW Blue, to match 
>> mine. I really had high hopes of riding our matching bikes together, but he 
>> died before he ever got his bike. Initially, we thought about cancelling 
>> the order, but in the end, Mom and I had it shipped to me. I have two sons, 
>> and no doubt one of them will fit that bike someday. Or I suppose if 
>> (heaven forbid) my Clem got stolen/wrecked, I could make it work. It’s a 
>> shame to see it sitting in the box, but it will get used someday. My boys 
>> are a growth spurt away...
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Oct 12, 2020, at 5:53 PM, Doug H.  wrote:
>>
>> That is a lot of miles! I am positive that your dad is with you on all 
>> those rides. Keep on keeping on.
>>
>> Doug
>>
>> On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:01:39 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> At the beginning of 2020 (back when we were so naive and hopeful) I set 
>>> an ambitious goal for myself: 2,020 miles in 2020. This may seem small to 
>>> some of you, but I live out in suburbia, surrounded by punishing 
>>> hills/mountains, and there are few places to go out here. Most trips 
>>> require a car. The one bike commute that gave me 4 miles/day was to the 
>>> boys’ school, but by March, that was gone - replaced by virtual school. 
>>>
>>> Having everyone at home all the time was a blessing and a challenge. I 
>>> started going out in the evenings, looking for places to go by bike to 
>>> clear my mind and wear out my body. I rode down the mountain and began 
>>> exploring the development there. They had thoughtfully put in bike lanes 
>>> and a blacktop bike path, and I discovered that I could make a 10.1 mile 
>>> loop, start to finish. The thing was, I only had my stock Clementine - the 
>>> 2019, super-long model, set up to be a school commuter. Beautiful and 
>>> capable, but heavy. I ordered a new wheelset and dyno lighting from Analog, 
>>> and that really changed the game for me. Lightened up (in weight and 
>>> lumens!), I could venture further from home, regardless of elevation or 
>>> sunlight. I began to rack up miles. 
>>>
>>> I pedaled through a global pandemic. I pedaled through triple digit 
>>> heat. I pedaled through the entire Hamilton soundtrack, memorizing it. I 
>>> pedaled through wildfire smoke and record-breaking temps. I pedaled through 
>>> rain. And wind. When a pulmonary embolism robbed me of my young, handsome, 
>>> healthy dad in July, I pedaled (sometimes sobbing) through that, too. I 
>>> pedaled in Minnesota humidity with my basket full of stuffed animals, my 
>>> tiny niece shadowing me on her little bike. I pedaled through springtime, 
>>> when entire trees exploded in blooms, and I will pedal through fall when 
>>> the leaves are a riot of color. On October 9th, I hit my mileage goal. 
>>>
>>> 2,020 miles in 2020. 
>>>
>>> I’m going to keep pedaling, but I may finish out the year on a raspberry 
>>> Platypus, depending on when the wheelset gets here. Until then, I’ll keep 
>>> using this Clem, stout and dressed as a commuter, as an exercise bike. 
>>> Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t - you can, and you’ll have muscles, to 
>>> boot.
>>>
>>> Leah
>>>
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[Doug H.]

Leah,
That is so sad that the bike he ordered didn't arrive before his passing. 
My first thought is that the bike is a legacy that he left for you and your 
sons. Hold tight to it because I have no doubt it will be used by your 
sons. (Proverbs 17:6). 
Doug

On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11:20:26 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Doug, speaking of Dad/my rides, do you know that he had a Clem L on order 
> this summer? He was 6’3” and got the 59 cm Clem, in RBW Blue, to match 
> mine. I really had high hopes of riding our matching bikes together, but he 
> died before he ever got his bike. Initially, we thought about cancelling 
> the order, but in the end, Mom and I had it shipped to me. I have two sons, 
> and no doubt one of them will fit that bike someday. Or I suppose if 
> (heaven forbid) my Clem got stolen/wrecked, I could make it work. It’s a 
> shame to see it sitting in the box, but it will get used someday. My boys 
> are a growth spurt away...
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Oct 12, 2020, at 5:53 PM, Doug H.  wrote:
>
> That is a lot of miles! I am positive that your dad is with you on all 
> those rides. Keep on keeping on.
>
> Doug
>
> On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:01:39 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> At the beginning of 2020 (back when we were so naive and hopeful) I set 
>> an ambitious goal for myself: 2,020 miles in 2020. This may seem small to 
>> some of you, but I live out in suburbia, surrounded by punishing 
>> hills/mountains, and there are few places to go out here. Most trips 
>> require a car. The one bike commute that gave me 4 miles/day was to the 
>> boys’ school, but by March, that was gone - replaced by virtual school. 
>>
>> Having everyone at home all the time was a blessing and a challenge. I 
>> started going out in the evenings, looking for places to go by bike to 
>> clear my mind and wear out my body. I rode down the mountain and began 
>> exploring the development there. They had thoughtfully put in bike lanes 
>> and a blacktop bike path, and I discovered that I could make a 10.1 mile 
>> loop, start to finish. The thing was, I only had my stock Clementine - the 
>> 2019, super-long model, set up to be a school commuter. Beautiful and 
>> capable, but heavy. I ordered a new wheelset and dyno lighting from Analog, 
>> and that really changed the game for me. Lightened up (in weight and 
>> lumens!), I could venture further from home, regardless of elevation or 
>> sunlight. I began to rack up miles. 
>>
>> I pedaled through a global pandemic. I pedaled through triple digit heat. 
>> I pedaled through the entire Hamilton soundtrack, memorizing it. I pedaled 
>> through wildfire smoke and record-breaking temps. I pedaled through rain. 
>> And wind. When a pulmonary embolism robbed me of my young, handsome, 
>> healthy dad in July, I pedaled (sometimes sobbing) through that, too. I 
>> pedaled in Minnesota humidity with my basket full of stuffed animals, my 
>> tiny niece shadowing me on her little bike. I pedaled through springtime, 
>> when entire trees exploded in blooms, and I will pedal through fall when 
>> the leaves are a riot of color. On October 9th, I hit my mileage goal. 
>>
>> 2,020 miles in 2020. 
>>
>> I’m going to keep pedaling, but I may finish out the year on a raspberry 
>> Platypus, depending on when the wheelset gets here. Until then, I’ll keep 
>> using this Clem, stout and dressed as a commuter, as an exercise bike. 
>> Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t - you can, and you’ll have muscles, to 
>> boot.
>>
>> Leah
>>
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[Leah Peterson]

Doug, speaking of Dad/my rides, do you know that he had a Clem L on order this 
summer? He was 6’3” and got the 59 cm Clem, in RBW Blue, to match mine. I 
really had high hopes of riding our matching bikes together, but he died before 
he ever got his bike. Initially, we thought about cancelling the order, but in 
the end, Mom and I had it shipped to me. I have two sons, and no doubt one of 
them will fit that bike someday. Or I suppose if (heaven forbid) my Clem got 
stolen/wrecked, I could make it work. It’s a shame to see it sitting in the 
box, but it will get used someday. My boys are a growth spurt away...

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> On Oct 12, 2020, at 5:53 PM, Doug H.  wrote:
> 
> That is a lot of miles! I am positive that your dad is with you on all those 
> rides. Keep on keeping on.
> Doug
> 
>> On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 4:01:39 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>> At the beginning of 2020 (back when we were so naive and hopeful) I set an 
>> ambitious goal for myself: 2,020 miles in 2020. This may seem small to some 
>> of you, but I live out in suburbia, surrounded by punishing hills/mountains, 
>> and there are few places to go out here. Most trips require a car. The one 
>> bike commute that gave me 4 miles/day was to the boys’ school, but by March, 
>> that was gone - replaced by virtual school. 
>> 
>> Having everyone at home all the time was a blessing and a challenge. I 
>> started going out in the evenings, looking for places to go by bike to clear 
>> my mind and wear out my body. I rode down the mountain and began exploring 
>> the development there. They had thoughtfully put in bike lanes and a 
>> blacktop bike path, and I discovered that I could make a 10.1 mile loop, 
>> start to finish. The thing was, I only had my stock Clementine - the 2019, 
>> super-long model, set up to be a school commuter. Beautiful and capable, but 
>> heavy. I ordered a new wheelset and dyno lighting from Analog, and that 
>> really changed the game for me. Lightened up (in weight and lumens!), I 
>> could venture further from home, regardless of elevation or sunlight. I 
>> began to rack up miles. 
>> 
>> I pedaled through a global pandemic. I pedaled through triple digit heat. I 
>> pedaled through the entire Hamilton soundtrack, memorizing it. I pedaled 
>> through wildfire smoke and record-breaking temps. I pedaled through rain. 
>> And wind. When a pulmonary embolism robbed me of my young, handsome, healthy 
>> dad in July, I pedaled (sometimes sobbing) through that, too. I pedaled in 
>> Minnesota humidity with my basket full of stuffed animals, my tiny niece 
>> shadowing me on her little bike. I pedaled through springtime, when entire 
>> trees exploded in blooms, and I will pedal through fall when the leaves are 
>> a riot of color. On October 9th, I hit my mileage goal. 
>> 
>> 2,020 miles in 2020. 
>> 
>> I’m going to keep pedaling, but I may finish out the year on a raspberry 
>> Platypus, depending on when the wheelset gets here. Until then, I’ll keep 
>> using this Clem, stout and dressed as a commuter, as an exercise bike. Don’t 
>> let anyone tell you you can’t - you can, and you’ll have muscles, to boot.
>> 
>> Leah
>> 
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[Leah Peterson]

Joyce - yikes, I don’t want to be responsible for you spending your retirement 
money..unless you really, really love your wheels - then send the credit my way 


But I have to say new wheels makes a big difference, and dyno makes and EVEN 
BIGGER difference. I don’t think I can ever be without it. It was unthinkably 
expensive when I first heard of it, but now I have to have it. I just love a 
lit-up bike.

Are you getting a Platypus? What color did you settle on?
#RivSisters,
Leah

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> On Oct 12, 2020, at 8:42 AM, JAS  wrote:
> 
> Way to go, Leah!  Rich S named it wellI, too, love reading the Leah 
> Chronicles and all the inspiration that comes from your joyful riding.  May 
> the raspberry Platy be all you have hoped!  You’re going to fly on it, no 
> doubt.  
> 
> I had put aside the idea of upgrading the wheels on my Clem in anticipation 
> of getting a Playtypus tricked out, but your comment about your new Clem 
> wheels has got me thinking again!  
> Should I thank you for helping me spend my retirement funds? 
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[RichS]

You're an inspiration Leah! Congratulations on your milestone. Looking 
forward to the Platypus chapter in the Leah Chronicles.

Best,
Rich in ATL



On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 10:17:07 AM UTC-4 Flowerfang wrote:

> shout out to your strength Leah. And I’m sorry.
> W. Hopes for many more healing and joyous miles for you and the platypus.
> I hope it gets there soon  
>  
>
> On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 5:26 AM aeroperf  wrote:
>
>>
>> Congrats on upping your mileage and reaching your goals early, Leah.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see how everybody came out with 2020.
>>
>> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/2020$20goals%7Csort:date/rbw-owners-bunch/EL86zshgWxY/18bm7vz_BQAJ
>>
>> I’m on track for 1271 miles - 100 miles per month plus my age.  I didn’t 
>> get to bike the Canal du Midi, but, hey, next year.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[kim young]

shout out to your strength Leah. And I’m sorry.
W. Hopes for many more healing and joyous miles for you and the platypus.
I hope it gets there soon  


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> Congrats on upping your mileage and reaching your goals early, Leah.
>
> It will be interesting to see how everybody came out with 2020.
>
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> I’m on track for 1271 miles - 100 miles per month plus my age.  I didn’t
> get to bike the Canal du Midi, but, hey, next year.
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Re: [RBW] Re: 2020 miles in 2020

[Mark Roland]

That's some historical footage there, before you went all Nutcase polka dot 
helmet plus accessories Lone Wolf on us. Hard to believe that complete 
transformation happened all in the space of less than one extremely strange 
year. Keep on truckin' (and keep on keepin' those back o bike bags in 
balance!;^)

On Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 11:24:48 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> Oh, this is so funny. I had forgotten that I posted 2020 mileage goals as 
> a goofy video on Instagram (see attached). Just look at all the hope and 
> goodwill I had for the new year! Initially, I was aiming for 1000 miles and 
> planning to reward myself with a “cranberry 
> red-with-sparkles-and-cream-Cheviot.” But some time later, I figured out 
> how to calculate the miles for 2019 with my Apple Watch and I realized my 
> goal was not a goal at all - I had actually beaten 1000 that year. One of 
> my friends said, “I think you could do 2020.” And she was right. 
>
> I did 2020 miles instead and ended up with a raspberry 
> red-with-sparkles-and-cream PLATYPUS. 
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