Doing DC – Day 2

It took us awhile to get moving after a crazy long day 1 in Washington, D.C. This is a rare sight to me…but was much needed:   We went on what seemed like the longest trip ever. Started on the Metro train, was detoured to a Metro bus….and then had to walk forever, just to…

The sun is starting to rise in Orlando. See more at http://mrsjennifercook.com

Biking to work in Orlando

May is bike month.  Did you know that? It’s also one of the few months in Florida where the weather can be PERFECT for bike riding. For years I’ve debated biking to work.  But as a working mom, there are many factors to consider: Do I need to pick up kids from school? Most days…

It’s like rain on Daytona day

It’s racing season in Florida! The NASCAR season kicks off Sunday with the Daytona 500 and again, there’s a chance of rain. You may remember last year when they tried to start the race, but the rain kept coming and coming and coming.  Then it was called off for Sunday and rescheduled for Monday night. …

My biggest fear: Bridges

I’m afraid of bridges. Especially drawbridges – if you are on a road, and it’s designed to actually open at some point, it’s not really a road and I’m not interested in being on it. But really bridges in general freak me out. I mean, freak.me.out. I like to think it all started when I…

Need bike advice!

So I’m thinking of buying a new bike. I have a great, wonderful, awesome Specialized bike already: And I do love this bike!  But I’m looking for a road bike.  I want to go faster.  I want to enter some bike events, and just don’t think I’ll fit in with my big fat tires. So…