After a short discussion on Facebook with a few friends, a CycloFemme ride in Eugene, Oregon went from a small idea, to a huge event that ride organizers and participants would like to see again next year. Over 150 people met at Owen Rose Garden in Eugene on Sunday for the bike ride. CycloFemme bike … Continue reading »
Cyclopia
I am no fan of Mondays personally, but I woke up and saw this great poem about bicycling. It was written by my friend, Dan Marmor and he said I could share it with the world, so here it is. I hope you find it as wonderful and as thought-provoking as I did. Enjoy. =) … Continue reading »
Bike Music Fest 2013
Last night was the Bike Music Fest, and as I thought it would be – it was pretty epic. With hundreds of bike riders and amazing performances, it was amazing. This was the 5th annual Bike Music Festival, and is something that I cannot wait to put on when I move back down to L.A., … Continue reading »
Fun Friday
I was recently reminded that I started writing this blog for fun. I haven’t written in a while, and I will try my best to change that. In the meantime, I will catch you up on some of the fun I’ve had, that is when I am not swamped with school stuffs. I’ve been… Going on Bike … Continue reading »
Moonlight Mash – April 2013 Edition
It was a gorgeous night last night and per usual we embarked on the Moonlight Mash Bike Ride under the light of the full moon. Last nights ride was a 9.6+ mile ride through the city. There were at least 175+ people there. Great times. Check out this video from the ride in one of our … Continue reading »
Sneak Peek from my SoCal Trip
For the last few weeks I have been visiting my family down in SoCal for the holidays and Christopher’s birthday which was today. I took the kids to Santa Monica Pier and we had an amazing time! This entire trip has been fabulous and I will be sure to have a whole post with lots … Continue reading »
Out with the old, In with the new
As Middle Brick Road is nearing its second birthday, I have done a lot of thinking about what will be in store for the blog this year. This is my first post in 2013 and I find it only fitting to go into detail about what my plans are for not only myself, but the … Continue reading »
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Where Middle Brick Road went in 2012 – stay tuned for what’s to come in 2013! Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 7,600 views in 2012. If every person who reached … Continue reading »
3 Points on Newtown, CT
In the wake of the shooting in Newtown, CT more and more news keeps coming out. There are three points I want to make here. First: Nancy Lanza is responsible for the tragedy that took place in Newtown, CT this past Friday. “Nancy Lanza is a prepper, a survivalist, conspiracy theorist. Food, water and guns … Continue reading »
Car(e) Free, Sustainability
So back and forth Steven and I went between selling the car and not selling the car. Finally, a few weeks ago we just decided to go ahead and do it. Week before last, it sold. Just days before my account would have been debited for that little piece of paper to cover me in case shit … Continue reading »