Did he have a paid Ashley Madison account, or was it someone's idea of a joke back in 2013? Frankly, back then he was only known as a spokesman for the Family Research Council, not as an accused child molester. So if it's not him, it's someone who knew his name and had a sly sense of humor. But they used a valid credit card that took subscription charges for months, so the identity of the Ashley Madison subscriber ought to be verifiable. Oh, the schadenfreude. The weird "family values" of the Duggars are a never-ending source of embarrassing detail.…
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It's not far, not fast, but felt good. I'm signed up again for #TourdeCure Chicago in June 2016, and I'm challenging myself to raise $3000.00. This year the route starts in Aurora from the riverside park. If I raise $1500.00 by January 1, I will bite the bullet and ride 65 miles on the road route -and I hate road riding! However, it's fully supported and I'll be with a LOT of friends. See more at http://gchallenge.ridewithginny.com Morning Indoor Trainer 08/11/2015 – Ginny Gibbs’s 4.5 mi bike ride Read at Google+
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This bike, which was recently featured in Bicycling Magazine, is now on my wish list. And now, it’s finally been announced in the US, with prices that seem to be lower than the article predicted! The MSRP is 580.00 on the Liv/Giant website, and it’ll be available at my local bikeshop(s). I’d have to do less to set it up for what I want it for: utility errand rides and cafe runs during daylight or early evening hours. I’d probably ruin it by adding a rear rack and baskets or panniers, though. The Flourish comes with more gearing options, with…
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While looking for something else I stumbled across this post, which reminded me of an old roommate who had to go full no-contact with her abusive mother. It also reminded me of a recent girlfriend who had a narcissistic ex-boyfriend. In both instances, I wasn't as supportive as I could have been, but at least the second time I got more of the gist of why "no contact means no contact." Should I need to remind myself again, sticking this here to be left till called for. The Art of No Contact: Part 1 Read at Google+
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As Jezebel notes, it's just about the best typo of all time (and the Boston Globe Twitter account has the best auto-correct in the universe). Well, Here It Is, the Best Typo of All Time Jezebel has done its own investifartion and obtained an early version of the video in question: Read at Google+
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Excuse me, something in my eye now. WWII Army Pvt. Arthur “Bud” Kelder, home, finally, after 73 years – Chicago Pvt. Bud Kelder’s last letters to his parents are heartbreaking. The Schurz High School graduate volunteered for the Army before the United States entered World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Within hours, Japanese forces invaded the islands. He wrote to his worried parents … Read at Google+
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Some of the Guardian's race commentary is quite humorous, if you're following the live updates. Tour de France 2015: stage 13 – live! | Sport | The Guardian Read at Google+
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Lance Armstrong, riding #OneDayAhead of the #TourdeFrance with a group of amateur cyclists for a leukemia charity, reminds the press that almost no one of his time was clean. He manages to take a nasty swipe at people currently working in the press corps, team staff, team management, and more. Yes, no one was clean, Lance, we get it, but you lied and denied for years. It would be better if Lance were riding one day behind, through all the cow pats and road oil and advertising debris the Tour leaves behind. Read at Google+
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Daniel Teklehaimanot: Overcoming Obstacles Daniel Teklehaimanot profile: A pioneer of African cycling Eritrean overcomes challenges to wear the Tour’s polka-dot jersey Read at Google+
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On stage 4 at the Tour de France, Tony Martin rode a teammate's bike to win the stage and the yellow jersey, the first of his career. He thanked his teammates profusely by name for their hard work and support. He and his mates, including GC contender Mark Cavendish on Etixx-Quickstep were overjoyed. Chris Froome gracefully conceded the win, noted that he's still in a great position, and then thanked his teammates profusely by name, especially Richie Porte, who blew himself up in the first half setting the pace. He and his Sky teammates remain rock-solid, always ready to jump…