Zeke's Great Smokies 2-Wheeled Adventures!: My Stories

Winter:

BLINDING LIGHT ILLUMINATES AREA in which a mysterious phenomenon requires Zeke to shield his eyes...
ON MY OWN TERMS… Zeke overcomes snow related barriers to positive mental health.
…AND IT STARTS! WINTER STORM ARRIVES ON SCHEDULE Forecasters get it right as major winter storm moves into Western North Carolina offering up lots of pretty snow images.
WINTER’S RETURN CHANGES RIDE EXPERIENCE… Zeke rides around Hawaii - sort of!
Cold Weather, Bum Ankles, And Such..., 2009, Zeke, forced indoors, enjoys Tour of California and contemplates goal for new riding season.
A TOUCH OF WINTER ARRIVES…, 2010, An early dip in temps and receding daylight herald the end of "after work" rides for Zeke.
MOTHER NATURE SENDS WINTER BACK TO WNC!, 2010, That darn cold weather is back...
HOW COULD I NOT? RIDE THAT IS!, 2011, Zeke enjoys a break in the winter cold weather...
LIONS’ BREATH ROARS INTO THE MOUNTAINS, 2011, Zeke enjoys a week of warm weather riding in February as gas prices soar...
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS…. IS AMERICAN MADE!, 2011, Zeke ponders high level math and the American economy...
HOLIDAY GREETINGS!, 2011, Zeke's season's greetings for 2011!
EMERGING FROM A FOG…, 2011, Zeke returns from a end of year head cold...
ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS, 2011, In the final 2011 installment, Zeke ponders the Now.
THE “GREATEST GENERATION” DIMINISHED BY ONE…, 2012, Zeke and the The Navigator lose her father, "Cross Country" Stan enjoys southwestern winter, and January cycling goals set.
WELL, THAT DIDN’T LAST LONG…, 2012, Zeke's January conditioning plan falls apart but meetings/speaking engagements keep the cycling energy going.
A WEEK IN REVIEW…, 2012, Zeke reports on past week's activities including the most recent cycling column in the local newspaper.
ProForm le Tour de France Spinner Bike ongoing review..., 2012, Frustration continues to mount as Zeke attempts, to no avail, to get TdF spinner bike to perform as advertised...
AND THE BEAT GOES ON…, 2012, More on Le Tour De France spinner bike, the upcoming week...
THOUGHTS OF THE ‘BABE’ ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY!, 2012, Zeke recalls his Dad upon the occasion of what would have been his 88th birtday, recounts working with NC DOT staff to adjust traffic light senstitivities.
MATTERS OF THE HEART..., 2012, On Valentines Day, Zeke finally gets a working heart - monitor that is!
HIGHER GAS PRICES LEADING TO NEW CYCLISTS?, Zeke notes increase in cyclists as gas prices climb; Bi-weekly cycling column in local paper gaining readership.
EMERGING FROM THE FUNK…, 2012, Zeke sticks his head out of a 10 day funk...
THE QUESTION OF THE DAY..., 2012, An encounter of the interesting kind occurs at a motorcycle event.
Time Flies..., 2013, Zeke makes excuses for having failed to publish during the 2012 holiday season...
My Muse Moves On to Greener Pastures, 2013, Zeke loses Zeke...
Cycling Advocates: Have You Seen It? , The Path Less Pedaled introduces a new on-line resource for Cycling Advocates.

Spring:

A SUNNY SUNDAY SPIN ... Zeke and Kat enjoy the first sunny Sunday of March and work some of the "winter rust" out of the system.
AN UNEXPECTED RIDE…Zeke's troubled sleep leads to ride of a different sort.
ZEKE’S ABSENCE EXPLAINED A new character, "Congestion Charley" finds Zeke's world.
SPRING RIDES INTERSPERSED WITH RAINY DAYS Typical spring weather impinges on ride schedule.
MEMORIES OF "BABE"... Zeke, enjoying a beautiful spring day ride, is visited by important memories.
A REAL THICKETY OF A COMMUTE! An unpleasant start to the commute home ends up being a memorable ride.
A NEW CHARACTER JOINS THE CYCLING CAST! Zeke ponders being between a rock and a hard place...
JUST THE THREE OF US… Headwind Harry joins Zeke and the Wood-Man on a sunny Sunday!
RIDING WEEKEND WELL UNDERWAY! Zeke and Jim with assorted friends cruise Western North Carolina... Photog Nicholson's image of the ride.
DAY 3 OF “LEG SHARPENING” IS HISTORY Zeke and Jim close out 3 days of excellent riding in Western North Carolina.
CONTEMPLATING SOLO VS. GROUP RIDING Zeke misses the camaraderie of the group.
RIDING IN TWO SEASONS, 2011, Zeke enjoys an early spring day with touches of winter...
SMACK DAB INTO A TRAINING RIDE!, 2011, Zeke rides with a bud and finds himself in a training ride.
SIGNS OF THE PENDING SPRING SEASON, 2011, Zeke begins to note sure signs of an approaching change in seasons...
A “SANDWICH” OF A RIDE!, 2011, Zeke makes it to the waterfall on the first attempt of 2011.
WOW! IS IT FRIDAY ALREADY?, 2011, Zeke recaps the week past including getting certified in Basic First Aid.
GETTING HIGH ON EASTER!, 2011, Zeke and Cross Country Stan climb to the Blue Ridge Parkway on another day in paradise!
RAMPS, BROKEN CHAINS, AND OTHER NICETIES OF LIFE!, 2011, Zeke enjoys the Ramp Festival and is challenged to go "car lite" over the past couple of weeks.
FIRST BIKE TO WORK DAY RIDE ROLLS TO SUCCESS!, 2011, First Bike to Work Day ride held in Waynesville, NC.
MAY 2011–THE MONTH IN REVIEW…, 2011, Zeke wraps up the merry month of May 2011.
CAMPING AND CYCLING IN THE HGH COUNTRY, 2011, June brings camping for Zeke and the Navigator...
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT COMING!, 2012, Zeke tries to tease out an upcoming event, posts latest cycling column, and other matters!
A RIDE DOWN MEMORY LANE!, 2012, Zeke rides back in time to enjoy some youthful memories.
IN THE LOW COUNTRY AGAIN!, 2012, Zeke and the Navigator arrive in Folly Beach for spring trip 2012!
WRAPPING IT UP IN THE LOW COUNTRY…, 2012, Zeke and Bro Dave ride the island and another visit to the Low Country wraps up.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!, Spring 2012, The first BicycleHaywoodNC sponsored ride of the season is recapped along with a Spring Fling...
A GREAT SATURDAY TO RIDE!, 2012, Zeke and Alan pull of the first intermediate level ride of the season.
THE FAMILY THAT CYCLES TOGETHER, 2012, Zeke recaps early season sponsored rides via is bimonthly cycling column for the local paper.
A SKYPE ENCOUNTER AND THE ZEPHYR ARRIVES, 2012, Zeke "chats up" Russ and Laura of The Path Less Pedaled fame.
BIKE WEEK AND A BAD BACK COME TOGETHER, Zeke recaps National Bike Week local activities and bemoans a bad back...
THERE'S A PRESENCE IN MY HOME..., 2012, Zeke locates the source of sadness and lonliness in his home. Updates on the Zephyr heart monitor and SportsTrack app.
COULD IT BE? IS IT REAL?, 2013, Zeke describes his off-season fitness program consisting of the age old art of wood splitting - with warnings!

Vacation: Spring 2010 - Multi-State Camping Adventure; Spring 2011 Folly Beach, SC

DAY 1 – LOCKED AND LOADED! Zeke and the Navigator leave the confines of home and work and begin the adventure!
Day 2 - A Wash! Rain, rain, and more rain. Zeke and the Navigator look for an internet connection.
DAYS 3/4 – In Search of “enLIGHTenment” There must be sunshine SOMEWHERE. Zeke and the Navigator go in search...
DAY 5 – LET THERE BE LIGHT! Camp Beaverdam and Douthat State Park deliver the goods.
DAY 6 – TRAVEL DAY IS UPON US The Tour must continue. Moving day arives... again!
DAY 7/8 – CLOSING OUT THE FAIRY STONE Zeke and the Navigator head for Hungry Mother!
DAY 9 – THE LIGHT SHINES ON THE MOTHER! Just another day of beauty at the Hungry Mother!
DAYS 10/11 – TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE… Zeke and the Navigator enjoy their final two days in Hungry Mother
TRIP WRAP-UP AND OTHER ITEMS: Some final thoughts on Zeke and the Navigator's 2 week adventure plus a couple of important upcoming tours!
GREETINGS FROM THE LOW COUNTRY OF S.C., 2011, Zeke and the Navigator enjoy Folly Beach, SC.
DONE IN BY “THE DUDE” AND OTHER SHORT STORIES FROM THE LOW COUNTRY…, 2011, Zeke runs smack dab into the energy sucking Big Lebowski and struggles to rebound in time for Chef Richard's latest culinary masterpiece...
SUN SETS ON ANOTHER LOW COUNTRY TRIP, 2011, Shutting down the 2011 Low Country trip to Folly Beach...

Summer:

FIRST RIDE OF NEW MONTH HAS SAD INTERLUDE Zeke returns home only to hear small dog giving chase get crunched...
NICE END TO A MONDAY WORK DAY! A pleasant commute home for Zeke...
NEW RIDERS GROUP RIDE HAS INTERESTING START Zeke reports on BicycleHaywoodNC's efforts to start new riders group and recaps tour/race results.
SOMETHING NEW OUT OF SOMETHING OLD Zeke gets in last minute ride thanks to cancellation of appointment.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND RIDE RECAP The beginning of the Tour de France finds Zeke isolating in his recliner watching cycling rather than actively out riding!
THE MOUNTAIN WON TODAY… Zeke experiences a hard ride home on a hot mountain day...
JULY 8th NEW RIDERS GROUP ENJOYS EVENING CRUISE! A fun cruise through the old hometown.
REPORTING FROM THE LOW COUNTRY… Zeke and the Wood-man touring the islands...
A RIDE OF DISCOVERY Commuting leads to new learning and relearning for Zeke.
RIDING THE ROUTE Zeke checks out the Trout and gets wet at the same time!
WAITING OUT STORM LEADS TO FINE RIDE... Zeke and co-riders go climbing.
MELLENCAMP WOULD SAY “IT HURTS SO GOOD!” Zeke continues prepping for the Blue Ridge Breakway.
THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE SETS STAGE FOR METRIC CENTURY THIS SATURDAY BicycleHaywoodNC rides continue for Haywood County riders.
RIDES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND PROBABLY A MINI-RANT! Zeke recaps the week's events, Blue Ridge Breakaway injury report, and a min-rant...
A RETURN FROM COMPUTER HELL! Zeke is back and blogging following computer crashes...
ALMOST PERFECTION A great day of riding in Western North Carolina highlighted by Zeke's achievement of a seasonal goal.
THE NEAR PERFECT DAY CONTINUES, PART 2, Zeke and fellow cyclists complete the Cold Mountain Loop and enjoy near perfection on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
A RETURN TO THE S.C. LOW COUNTRY! Zeke, the Wood-Man, the Navigator, and Sherry Shazam arrive in the S.C. Low Country...
THE DOWNSIDE OF THE CYCLING TAN! Can you say "ouch"? Zeke can...
AND A RETURN TO THE N.C. HIGH COUNTRY… Zeke and the Navigator return home after a few days on "da island..."
THOSE STORIES THAT HAPPEN TO OTHERS, 2011, Zeke and the Wood-Man enjoy a Sunday ride despite flatting.
DOES ABSENCE REALLY MAKE THE HEART GROW FONDER?, 2011, Zeke and the Navigator come out of hiding...
SMART PHONES MAKE ME NERVOUS, 2011, Zeke finds a mount for his phone lacking and passes an Albert Contador impersonator - not really!
SUMMER IS HEATING UP!, 2011, Zeke's latest cycling column is published in local paper and BicycleHaywoodNC meeting is recapped.
HOW SLOW IS SLOW?, 2011, Zeke ponders speed (no, not the stimulant) and begs for someone to take the resident Heat Wave away!
WHEW! WHAT A DAY–WHAT A RIDE!, 2011, Zeke recaps the initial aspects of the Second Annual Blue Ridge Breakaway.
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE BLUE RIDGE BREAKAWAY!, 2011, A look back at the communications technology used during the 2011 Blue Ridge Breakaway.
PROVEN AGAIN! I’M NO LEVI LEIPHEIMER!, 2011, Zeke demonstrates once again that he is not Pro Tour ready!
TRIPOD’S VERSION OF THINGS, 2011, Zeke brings Fargo home...
I'VE LOST IT! HAVE YOU SEEN IT?... Zeke finally realizes his Biking Mojo is gone. Seeks help in its return!
GONE TO RECHARGE!, Zeke and the Navigator drain their batteries...
BACK AT IT AGAIN!, Zeke returns home from short trip to the lake with batteries recharged...
THE TIME IS NIGH!, The Blue Ridge Breakaway's time has come and Zeke and the Navigator dine with Russ Roca and Laura Crawford of The Path Less Pedaled.
Whew! It Is Done, Zeke recaps the 2012 Blue Ridge Breakaway.
My Path Less Experienced Experience, Zeke dissects his recent time spent with Russ Roca and Laura Crawford of The Path Less Pedaled.
Rain, Rain, Go Away..., 2013, Zeke laments the ongoing wet summer and updates news on the Blue Ridge Breakaway.
A Meeting Here, A Meeting There, 2013, Reflections upon multiple cycling related meetings, the Blue Ridge Breakaway, and Zeke's local newspaper column on cycling.
Here We Go!... The final 10 days to the 2013 Blue Ridge Breakaway are counting down...
Whew! It Is Done..., The 4th Annual Blue Ridge Breakaway is in the books and Zeke takes a look back.

Fall:

OOPS! I MISCALCULATED… Zeke and the Navigator enjoy the weekend in the woods...
THAT THING ABOUT THE LAW OF AVERAGES… Zeke avoids becoming a mini-van hood ornament on an enjoyable end of day ride...
A GOLDEN THURSDAY EVENING RIDE… Zeke and BicycleHaywoodNC members enjoy a crisp fall evening ride along the shores of Lake Junaluska.
A FINE FALL RIDE… Zeke and the Wood-man enjoy a Sunday ride to Asheville, NC amidst fall colors...
A LEG LOOSENING THURSDAY Zeke cleanses the mind with a "leg loosening" spin...
2 States, 3 Dogs, 21 Miles of Climbing & 1 WWII Veteran Zeke and the Wood-man travel from Waynesville, NC to Newport, TN climbing 21 miles in the process - part 1.
THE DOGS OF MADISON COUNTY AND OTHER MATTERS! Zeke and the Wood-man complete the run to Newport, TN polishing off a total of 65 miles - part 2.
FALL WEATHER MAKES GLORIOUS RETURN! Zeke gets in a great luncheon ride...
…AND HARRY MAKES THREE!, 2010, the Wood-man and Zeke get in a quick post-Thanksgiving ride on a cold day.
FINALLY, THE FARGO IN ITS ELEMENT!, 2011, Zeke and Fargo do their first off-road ride and survive!
DOWN LOW, WAY LOW…, 2011, Zeke and the Navigator return to the Low Country of S.C.

FROM A ROAD FISH TO A BLUFF, 2011, Zeke and the Wood-man enjoy uninterrupted riding in Palmetto Bluff.
WHAT IS OR IS NOT ON UNION CEMETERY ROAD?, 2011, Zeke and the Wood-Man enjoy a visit to Barnes and Noble and Union Cemetery Road...
THE RETURN TO THE HIGH(ER) COUNTRY, 2011, A summary and wrap-up of the Low Country trip of Zeke and the Wood-Man.
FADING COLORS HINT AT THINGS TO COME, 2011, Zeke gets in a nice Sunday spin...
LITTLE EAST FORK RIDE CLEARS THE COBWEBS, 2011, Zeke enjoys Little East Fork but is disappointed in recent purchase experience.
YES!!! THEY ARE COMING!, 2012, Announcing the participation of Russ Roca and Laura Crawford in the 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Breakaway!
I GOT DEM HOUSE BUILDING BLUES, 2012, Zeke bemoans not riding (again) but is prepping for a Low Country excursion.
Hilton Head Island - Days 1 and 2, 2012, Zeke recounts arrival at HHI for 2012's rest and recharge week!
A LOLLYGAGGIN' WE DID GO!, 2012, Zeke and the Woodman enjoy the time honored tradition of Lollygaggin'...
Off Island Riding- Bluffton and Palmetto Bluff, 2012, Zeke and the Woodman leave the island for some exploration and a return to Palmetto Bluff.
Spinning Easy In The Low Country, 2012, Zeke recaps the last two days of rides during the 2012 Low Country Rest and Recharge week.
Ubiquity and the End of Rest and Recharge 2012, 2012, Zeke closes out the fall vacation on Hilton Head Island, SC.
Inaugural N.C. Bike Summit Underway, Zeke and the Navigator head to Raleigh to talk cycling!
N.C. Bike Summit Closes Out!, 2012 N.C. Bike Summit recap of day two. Zeke remembers fellow cyclist Mark Parris.
She's A Thing Of Beauty, 2012, Zeke waxes "poetically" about his latest obsession...
Greetings From the Low Country, 2013, Zeke, the Navigator, Wood-Man, and Sherry Shazam return to Hilton Head Island for some RRR&E (Rest, Relaxation, Riding, & Eating).
The Good Times Still Rolling Along, 2013, A review of events on Hilton Head Island 2013 including good food and bike paths.
Low Country Trip Ends On Sad Note, 2013, Zeke reports on the passing of Orla, the Labrador Retreiver.
Under the Watchful Eye of the Buzzard, 2013, Zeke hits the mountain roads near home after a week of Low Country riding.
A Sharrow Here, A Sharrow There, 2013, Zeke reports on the first bicycle lane markings being laid down in his hometown of Waynesville, NC.
A Man of a Certain Age, 2013, Zeke laments weight gain, lack of riding and writing.

Adventure Travels:

Kent “Mountain Turtle” Peterson Begins Pre-Race Trek "Mountain Turtle" Peterson begins the pre-race trek to Banff, AB
ADVENTURER UPDATES! Jim Artis preps Fargo while "Mountain Turtle" Peterson continues his pre-race ride to Banff, AB
SUNDAY RIDE AND ADVENTURER UPDATES! Zeke gets in a short Sunday afternoon ride and keeps tracking upcoming adventure rides.
THE “MOUNTAIN TURTLE” CLOSES IN ON RACE SITE Kent "Mountain Turtle" Peterson approaches the end of his 750+ mile prologue to the Great Divide Race...
FARGO DECLARED FINISHED! Artis declares super Quad finished and ready to roll on Tour of Discovery: Ride for the Republic!
RACES GALORE! Zeke updates races/tours he is following...
HOT SULTRY SUNDAY WITH RACE RECAPS A mysterious crunching sound perhaps explained and various race/tour standings posted.
FLAG DAY ACTION ABOUNDS IN CYCLING! Zeke checks on the progress of races/tours going on in the USA and Europe...
EXCITING TIMES IN THE CYCLING WORLD! Recapping an interesting day in Tour of Discovery and other events...
ARTIS IS ON THE MOVE! A "weekend update" of sorts on races/tours being followed by Zeke.
FATHER’S DAY 2010 – RACE AND TOUR UPDATES
PROGRESS AND TOUGH DECISIONS TO BE MADE… Reviewing 2 tours and the Great Divide Race.
A TOUR SAVED, BEGINNER GROUP RIDES IN THE OFFING Good news for Jim Artis and Fargo, Council to sponsor new group rides.

Printed Columns:

WHO? ME? A COLUMNIST?, The Mountaineer, 04/27/2011
THE WANDERING COLUMN, 2011, Zeke reports on the moving cycling column.

Miscellaney:

LOOSE ENDS AND MISCELLANEOUS THOUGHTS… Bubbly tires, high energy supervision, and just plain dumb behavior on the part of a cyclist are addressed by Zeke.
DOWNTIME LEADS TO MIND IMPROVEMENT – MAYBE! Zeke's expanding library of books and reading materials get attention while the next winter storm approaches.
A CONFESSION – I HAVE STRAYED! Zeke makes a stab at explaining his lack of recent riding and writing.
DRAT! THE CURSE OF FRIDAY THE 13TH!, 2009, Unexpected tumble and Zeke (the dog), overdoses...
CONTEMPLATIONS ON BECOMING CAR FREE Zeke's brain rummages around on thoughts of giving up his vehicles...
CROSS TRAINING PROGRAM GOES AWRY... Zeke's compression of a winter's worth of cross traing into two days surprisingly has some flaws...
SUNDAY WENT AWRY ON FRIDAY... The wings of a Butterfly on Friday send Sunday down the tubes... for riding!
THE VIEW IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR Zeke looks back on a great weekend of riding and enjoyment of friends.
A “GUARD DOG” OF A DIFFERENT FEATHER! Random thoughts and links floating around in Zeke's head.
LUCK AT GATHERING LEMONS CONTINUES Zeke's luck at finding the lemon in the batch continues unabated!
NC LEGISLATION CONSIDERING CYCLIST SAFETY? House Bill 1686 regarding cyclist safety introduced.
RIDE/TOUR WRAP UPS – WATER MANAGEMENT Zeke's final recap of some rides/tours. Being a better steward of our environment!
SORRY! I JUST DON’T GET IT… Zeke ponders the animosity toward Lance Armstrong.
LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MAKES NEWS BicycleHaywoodNC, local bike advisory council, is featured in local paper.
AARP PROMOTES CYCLING Route review of Blue Ridge Breakaway; AARP features cycling story.
LOOSE THOUGHTS ABOUND TODAY! A short compendium of Zeke's reading and interests in recent days.
WEEKEND OF CHALLENGES AHEAD! Zeke discovers a "screw is loose!" Notice of non-publishing briefly...
NUMEROUS CHALLENGES MARKED WEEKEND Unsettling events mark Zeke's weekend but there was a good ride !
INAUGURAL BLUE RIDGE BREAKAWAY IN THE BAG! Part 1 - Coverage of Blue Ridge Breakaway. Zeke tries to move the day after...
BLUE RIDGE BREAKAWAY REVIEW, PART II Part 2 - Coverage of Blue Ridge Breakaway. Zeke motors on, gets passed, and finds the Navigator welcoming!
BLUE RIDGE BREAKAWAY, PART III Part 3 - Coverage of Blue Ridge Breakaway. Zeke sets personal bests for the day and recounts rescue efforts of stranded cyclists due to weather changes on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
BLUE RIDGE BREAKAWAY CLOSEOUT Final thoughts/ponderings by Zeke on the Blue Ridge Breakaway and the question "what makes a person a cyclist?"
PASSING THE TIME BY COGITATING Zeke recalls recent thougths on lessons learned...
Friday Finally! Zeke wraps up the work week and curses the computer gods...
SITTING AND MUSING… Links to cycling stories around the country.
FLEETING THOUGHTS OF A RANDON NATURE… Zeke recalls a bad dining experience on recent trip and experiments with new Windows Live Writer function.
I FOUND IT… WELL, SORT OF… Zeke finds his "humpty dumpty" model of the Planet Bike Superflash and also provides motorcycle escort for the Bethel Half Marathon...
A TIRED MIND REVISITS SAFETY Awaking from a bad dream, Zeke ponders issues of safety...
THE WORK WEEK WRAP-UP! Having not ridden, Zeke succumbs to the need to put finger to keyboard and does an "around the country wrap-up" as Friday draws to a close.
CYCLING INCOMPATIBILITIES.. 2010, Zeke gets "screened" as opposed to "doored."
LAST WEEK’S MEETINGS RECAPPED…, 2010, Zeke reviews a couple of cycling related meetings from the week past.
PREPPING FOR THANKSGIVING 2010, Zeke's thoughts turn to bicycles and turkeys as Thanksgiving 2010 arrives.
IT IS TIME FOR THE GOOD NEWS!, 2010, Zeke may be the first to mention it... this year!
A PRETTY START TO THE DAY…, 2010, A short post celebrating some pretty morning sights...
BIKE PLAN ONE STEP CLOSER TO REALITY!, 2010, Hurray! We're getting there. Bike plan one step closer to being real!
Wrapping Up Your Work Week on a Musical Note!, 2010, A Merry Christmas video to end the work week!
DID YOU HEAR THE BIG “KERPLUNK”?, 2010, Zeke lamely attempts to explain his performance...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!, 2010, Zeke wraps up the last week of 2010...
WINTER MALAISE SETTING IN…, 2011, Zeke bemoans a mood gone south but ends on a positive note.
MOTHER NATURE LAYS ON ANOTHER WHITE BLANKET!, 2011, Zeke and crew "truck it in" for a Birthday celebration meal during a winter storm.
LATEST WINTER STORM COMES CALLING!, 2011, Snow, snow, and more snow makes Zeke an accomplished snow shoveler!
WAITING OUT THE WHITE STUFF…, 2011, Zeke whines about the weather but pulls it together in the end...
A POTPOURRI OF MID-WINTER CYCLING THOUGHTS, 2011, Zeke covers the "good news" and the "bad news" of the previous week...
NEXT LEVEL OF READERSHIP ACCOMPLISHED!, 2011, Zeke's blog reaches a new level of page views - 20,000 views occurring on 01/23/2011.
A WINTER PROJECT BECOMES A REALITY, 2011, Zeke hatches a plan to catalog climbs in his home county!
NC BIKE/PED SUMMIT HELD IN ASHEVILLE, NC, 2011, Zeke attends the NC Bike/Ped Summit...
MAKE CAPITALISM WORK FOR YOU!, 2011, Loose, very loose, thoughts by Zeke and influenced by the Bobke!
KICKING OFF THE WEEK!, 2011, Recapping an interesting weather weekend and other odds and ends...
THOUGHTS FROM THE “CUBBY HOLE”, 2011, Zeke's brain sends out thoughts from the recesses of the Cubby Hole...
HAYWOOD FITNESS CHALLENGE A SUCCESS!, 2011, Zeke, Jennifer, and Joyce (wo)man the cycling booth at the 2011 Haywood Fitness Challenge!
CYCLING BLOOMING LIKE IT IS SPRING!, 2011, Zeke reviews recent cycling events/items locally and nationally...
BIKE WEEK PLANNING AND NEW COLUMN IN PRINT, 2011, A second column now in print and Bike planning continues...
AHHHH! I’M BLEEDING–CYCLING THAT IS…, 2011, Zeke reports on first use of his recently attained Basic First Aid training and reviews National Bike to Work Week events.
ON BECOMING A SELF-PROCLAIMED “FASHIONISTA”, 2011, Zeke expands his wardrobe and publishes his 3rd column in the local paper.
STORY OF REHAB TO GET YOU THROUGH THE WEEKEND!, 2011, Zeke shares two stories of inspiration...
I’M A “GREASER” AND OTHER ASSORTED STUFF…, 2011, Zeke reviews Twin Six jersey and Jill Homer book.
IN SEARCH OF BALANCE, 2011, Zeke experiences neurons firing up and heading to unexpeced places...
Boy! Was I Ever Steamed!, 2011, Zeke blows off some steam while romanticizing about a bike named Fargo...
MY FIRST FARGO RIDE!, 2011, Zeke brings Fargo home and puts that first ride into history.
ZEKE AND THE NAVIGATOR GO INTO HIDING!, 2011, A recap of camping and recent purchases for Fargo...
TWO BIRDS AND A BIG ‘OL MESS, 2011, Zeke outs himself regarding his sense of scale disability...
INCREASING EXERCISE TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST CANCER, 2011, Guest entry by Liz Davies regarding exercise and fighting cancer.
BRO DAVE RIDES AGAIN!, 2011, Bro Dave remounts the Fargo after his recent crash...
BIKE PLAN ADOPTION REALIZED!, 2011, Haywood County Comprehensive Bike Plan adopted and Zeke's Le Tour de France spinner bike finally arrives!
Le Tour de France Spinner Bike – An Initial Review, 2011, An initial review of Zeke's first "ride" on the Le Tour de France Spinner Bike.
BEST WISHES TO YOU FOR A GREAT THANKSGIVING!, 2011, Holiday thankfulness from Zeke!
‘TIS THE SEASON–FOR BIKE PLANS!, 2011, Zeke covers the recent inception of the Blue Ridge Bike Plan.
PHIL–PLEASE “SAY IT AIN’T SO!”, 2011, Zeke reviews rumors that the Blue Ridge Parkway will close to cyclists!

Tour of Discovery 2010 (Ride for the Republic):

TOUR OF DISCOVERY 2010 ANNOUNCED A ride visiting each of the original 13 Colonies is announced. Also, visit Cycling Experiences for additional information.

Animals:

THINGS TO DO ON A SNOWY SUNDAY or filling time on a snowy Sunday!
WAITING FOR THE PHONE TO RING…, 2011, Awaiting news from the veterinarian...
NEWS OF HOPE ON MULTIPLE FRONTS!, 2011, Good news travels - slowly but it travels!

Rush Fork and other mountain climbs:

The Mountain Took Pity in which Zeke finally ascends Rush Fork Mountain...
Da Girlz, Da Girlz! Strange what one sees when running out of oxygen...
One Door Closes, Another Opens... or making lemonade when handed a bunch of lemons.
THE MOUNTAIN, MEMORIES, AND TWO OLD(ER) MEN! Zeke and Big J. find the spirit of the mountain in a nasty mood.
TWO WEEKS – TWO GOALS ACHIEVED! Zeke pushes beyond a plateau.
LIVING IN A DREAM WORLD… Zeke and the Wood-man experience near perfection on this Sunday ride.

Milestones - riding and writing:

MILESTONE FOR BLOG REACHED , 2010, Zeke takes notice of the 5000th visit to the blog and sends out thanks for support.
WILL TODAY BE THE DAY?, 2010, Zeke approaches the 10,000th visitor...
NO, TODAY IS THE DAY (10,000th Visitor Arrives)! Monday, November 1, 2010 sees the 10,000th visitor to the blog!