tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77346784739723601882024-03-12T20:31:14.753-07:00Strong, Light and Beautiful™Because that is how I feel while on a bike! --Postings from SLaB (Strong, Light and Beautiful) women & men, on the bicycle and off. Let's go outside, ride, pollute less, be sustainable & live fully! www.iamSLaB.comSunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-41743747876068373112010-10-16T22:04:00.001-07:002010-10-16T22:16:58.180-07:00Brand new blog for travel and cycling!http://bevcycle.blogspot.com/(photo by Mark Blacknell - see more of his perspective on this trip at Blacknell.net, PodiumCafe.com, http://www.flickr.com/photos/blacknell/ and he and I both will submit stories to Cyclelicio.us)So a new adventure deserves a new blog. I've been meaning to post that here - as folks are missing out on my Taiwan Cycling Festival adventure. Sponsored by Taiwan Tourism SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-81599754651216581202010-09-30T22:25:00.000-07:002010-09-30T22:51:14.809-07:00INTERBIKE! Beautiful shiny (sustainable) transportation!I've been meaning to post pictures here, instead of just on Facebook - of all the fabulous products I saw at Interbike last week. Reconnections at many booths of all different brands were made as my history in this industry runs deep. So fun to see familiar faces, a tad older, but still in love with the machine, the lifestyle, the industry.Bicycle boxes/baskets and carriers to help promote bikes SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-54931740201024449632010-07-10T09:23:00.001-07:002010-07-10T09:51:51.688-07:00Letting go - to leave room for new adventuresI think.Kayak anybody? It's time to give this antiquated vessel to somebody who will use it! Last time it was in the water, my friend Cyndi was alive & her husband Arne tried to paddle around their lake in Fairfield CA. 2002. It's been on fun adventures (houseboat trips), and scary adventurous ones (class 4+ rapids on the Cache La Poudre River Colorado). Originated in the East - I bought it SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-72391984465210990842010-07-09T18:31:00.000-07:002010-07-09T18:32:24.409-07:00East Palo Alto Salvage Firm May Be Forced Outhttp://cbs5.com/video/?id=67092@kpix.dayport.com My favorite home salvage place! It's in trouble. If you can help find a new location, please send it to them! I've recycled windows, doors and plumbing here by donating it. I've purchased all sorts of lumber, doors, and other creative items for my renovation needs. Re-purpose, recycle... sustainable living!SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-35329409530701620502010-06-23T12:18:00.000-07:002010-06-23T12:24:26.743-07:00Support Matching. It should be a law...Donate to Palin's agenda, donate to gulf clean up. Balance.I think it should be a law that when you donate to support a political candidate or party, that you have to match that donation to a charitable cause. For instance, the millions of dollars going into supporting your "family values" candidate, could be another pile of millions to counseling, family planning, adoption, health care, SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-70732857378993446102010-06-20T18:43:00.001-07:002010-06-23T12:18:30.407-07:00Raw attempts!In an effort to eat more organically and with full potential of all enzymes & nutrients available... I'm drawn to the "raw" eating ways.Stay tuned as I learn to "sprout" beans, seeds & maybe even reintroduce my sensitive system to nuts. It's a good thing I make lots of collandars in my pottery creations!SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-35305298414545695972010-06-20T11:41:00.000-07:002010-09-26T21:08:14.088-07:00Reverse(Cathy, left and Bev at Emerald Bay rest stop)Sometimes life forces us to reverse rolls, and roll with it! Two weekends ago was "America's most beautiful bike ride" on June 6. A 72 or 100 mile ride route around Lake Tahoe. Your choice. Or if you are me... and realize you haven't ridden beyond 20ish in over a year, and need to resist the urge to join the Team-in-Trainers, the novice riders, the "SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-38738806743208411642010-06-03T22:22:00.000-07:002010-10-11T12:39:29.769-07:00What products we use that are made from OIL...In the wake of this catastrophic disaster in the Gulf. I find myself again pondering what else I can take out of my life to lessen the desire for oil. I drive a hybrid, ride bikes (which surely use oil to make - but burn less in the long run)... Bee's wax candles if any... Try to buy clothing that's non polyester - bike jersey's are hard to find - but we should change our ways there.... Organic SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-38125104701473852072010-05-18T23:28:00.000-07:002010-05-18T23:30:56.849-07:00Tour of California landed in Santa Cruz today!Lots to report on for this world class event in our neck of the woods. I'm running on wine, beer and coffee - so I'll post this final corner for the top 3 riders today - then post more tomorrow!Cheers!BevSunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-71528960282845079272010-05-17T19:21:00.001-07:002010-06-20T11:26:12.509-07:00Life is good when Bicycle infrastructure exists!Just and example of a small investment the city can make - and did here in Cupertino, at one intersection. This is brilliant, as this street is a lower traffic street crossing a huge 6-7 lane DeAnza Blvd - and if there are no cars, one can't stay as a "vehicle" - but needs to find a pedestrian cross walk at another intersection. Bikes are vehicles more often than they are "pedestrians". SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-20048334768834819502010-04-19T18:46:00.001-07:002010-04-19T19:32:55.776-07:00Cement Plant violationshttp://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_14900100?source=rssSunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-36677835320076853032010-04-14T21:58:00.000-07:002010-04-14T22:14:03.361-07:00French Polynesian Transporation photosA little taste of Bora Bora for you. From our Beautiful transit boat designs inspired by American wooden boats of Jackie O days, to our Land Rover tour and bicycles for sale and rent. My favorites were the stylish boat ride and the previous post with the hotels work bikes.SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-41754602442042861802010-04-05T13:44:00.000-07:002010-04-14T22:16:49.164-07:00Le Taha'a workers bikeIn the French Polynesian Islands, this La Taha'a resort's work bike was a fantastic design! Housekeeping, room service, and landscapers all used them. Many had no pedals left, only the spindle, but employees didn't seem to mind!SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-21043515898980258502010-03-20T14:19:00.000-07:002010-03-20T15:33:31.025-07:00Landscape project using recyclingBeen working on a renovation project for about, well 7ish weeks on the master bathroom/bedroom project. However that said, the "Stage 1" of said project was to add a courtyard landscaping/hardscape outside the side of our house, a precursor to inside upgrades. Now I must say that almost EVERYONE that I know, meet, chat with... warn against renovating. Horror stories of contractors gone bad, SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-41430239218067793492010-03-10T20:58:00.000-08:002010-03-10T20:59:55.750-08:00Bike routes with Google Maps!SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-20143860632113220092010-03-03T16:45:00.000-08:002010-03-03T17:12:40.698-08:00Bicycling Basics for Women's Confidence and ComfortClass coming up next week!Bicycling Basics For Women’s Confidence and Comfort Keys to Safe and Confident Bicycle Commuting Learn how bikes and biking equipment differ for women’s geometry; how to increase confidence and self-sufficiency, and helpful riding tips for commuting, errands, or fitness. We’ll consider specifics like: What do I need to start? Basic “must haves” vs “nice to haves”. 1. SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-87288098160944424172010-02-16T14:57:00.000-08:002010-02-16T15:21:48.646-08:00Spring Fever! Sight Seeing.Oh how I want to ride everywhere again!(Friend Helena photographs local humor)Turns out - when you go the speeds I'm able to pedal - you see an awful lot more of your surroundings! I couldn't stop saying... "look at that mossy rock"... "nice mailbox"... "did you see that cave or hole in the rock next to the river?"I've started at least one ride on the weekend, and have been finding my limits. An SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-13775256533037196162010-01-20T22:25:00.001-08:002010-03-03T16:24:19.993-08:00Still treating ankle and kneeAaah, a post surgery update for you all!Even though I felt like progress was accelerating - I'm finding mylimits. Glad to be starting stationary bike and even tried a real bikeride. Twisting my foot to get in, or most important- out- of my pedalcleats is not happening properly. I'd say mostly me knee... butstrength is clearly an issue. No, or limited weight baring is my onlyoption at this point. SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-59745368666083271182010-01-03T16:40:00.000-08:002010-01-21T08:50:50.424-08:00First ride in 19 weeks. Happy 2010!(here is a link if the post doesn't work http://gallery.me.com/hstolka/100041)Well my Birthday was likely to be quiet after losing our sweet sweet cat, and travel to New England for Christmas. We thought we'd celebrate New Years Eve w/ a cocktail... maybe a couple friends walk to the closest bar for another... then back home for ringing in the new year and my Birthday. One neighbor led to anotherSunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-2600114842080007792009-12-29T13:33:00.000-08:002010-02-16T15:27:18.222-08:00Little One Garrity 1992(ish) - December 24, 2009The best cat in the world. Didn't speak other than with her eyes or just shook her head which rang her little collar bell. Purr monster. Love monster. Furr monster that we loved very much. December is ending - the Holidays feel strange and sad, and here is hoping that Little One is at peace, and even though we were with her to the end, and watched her struggle for her last breaths - that she is SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-85001637942383262312009-11-27T12:13:00.001-08:002009-11-27T12:13:53.817-08:00Post RideI can't stop laughing and quoting these guys. Enjoy!SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-63186805389826365742009-11-19T12:44:00.000-08:002009-11-19T13:28:58.110-08:00Bike HaikuA row of bikes hungawaits my ankle healinglike loyal friendships SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-25893264965838278132009-11-13T17:27:00.000-08:002009-11-13T17:37:18.423-08:00Tossing Trash - Talking TrashToday, like many other, I saw a driver at a light drop a cigarette out window - if it weren't for crutches I'd have done my usual; get out, grab his trash & hand it back!I've had several experiences handing back trash through the car window. Makes a great impression - but I only do it at a safe intersection w/ lots of witnesses ;-).1st goober threw entire cigarette box out window w/ plastic SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-88009443600012720732009-11-09T12:04:00.000-08:002009-11-09T12:37:41.830-08:00Falling into FallThought I'd update my blog with a brief synopsis of the last month. Recovery is slowly happening since my surgery. My cat has had a few emergency's and I'm managing a landscape project at home trying to utilize salvaged bottles and wood. As tradition would have it - we also scared lots of kiddo's in the neighborhood for Halloween!PHYSICAL THERAPYThe knee seems to be my focus still - even though SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-67420978579074401662009-10-13T13:05:00.000-07:002009-10-13T13:12:00.073-07:00Bicycling Basics - Class at StanfordI have the privilege of helping teach the first of a multi night class at Stanford University for their "Health Improvement Program" aka HIP! If you are wanting to help introduce a super beginner into the bike world... via commuting, fitness, sport or otherwise... this is a great place to start. Classroom on campus - see details at this registration page: http://hip.stanford.edu/ October SunnyCoveLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.com1