Gunnar Roadie - Motivating - Can't Stop

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Gunnar Roadie guarded by Poor ole' Joe

The temperature was in the mid 60s Fahrenheit today and a little windy. Thank goodness it wasn't raining. The past couple of months we have had a lot of rainy Mondays. Monday is my day off from work. After lunch I jumped on the Gunnar Roadie planning on going for an easy ride for about an hour. The Roadie is such fun to ride that I just can't stop. I kept adding to my route until I had been on the bike for well over two hours. I would have just kept going, but ran out of time. A great riding bike like this one is real motivation for me to get out and ride. I just wish I had more day light hours during the work week to spend on the Gunnar. 

The route I took today is one of my favorite ones. It goes out into the country side by way of Fraternity Church Road. I enjoyed passing by the land that was my grandfather's farm for many years. Despite being all grown up with trees I envisioned the way the farm used to be as I rode by. Leaving Forsyth County and going into Davidson County there are still reminders of the farm land this area used to be. My route took me through the communities of Arcadia and Welcome, NC. On the way in I rode through Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC to add a little extra to my ride. I look forward to my next cycling adventure on the Gunnar Roadie. I am sure it will be like today and I will feel like I can't stop ridding. Click here to learn more about Gunnar Cycles.

I saw this in the front yard of a house on Ebert St. during my ride today.  Creative and funny!

 The video below is of  the Red Hot Chili Peppers performing  the song "Can't Stop" in France. 

The Rockford General Store is still a favorite cycling destination!

Rockford General Store

Rockford, NC has been a cycling destination for years from the Winston-Salem, NC area. Of course a rest stop at the Rockford General Store  is the main event once reaching Rockford by bicycle. Inside the general store you will find over 200 different types of old fashioned candies, antiques and many different metal advertising signs for sale. Soft drinks like Nehi Grape and Orange Crush bring back memories of days gone by. 

Antigues at the Rockford General Store

Rockford, NC was once the county seat of Surry County. Surry County once encompassed Forsyth, Stokes, Yadkin, Davie and Rowan Counties. With that came a booming, bustling town. The county seat was moved to Dobson, NC in 1850. There remains a lot of history in Rockford and a number of buildings, which still stand today for all to admire and enjoy. The train still passes by daily, although no longer a passenger train, it is still fun for both kids and adults to watch.

Wrapped Candies at the Rockford General Store.

The Rockford General Store is an original old fashioned country general store that has been in operation since 1890. Creeky wooden floors, old fashioned candy jars, hoop cheese are just a few old timey items you will discover at the store. Located at 5174 Rockford Road, Rockford, NC 27017. 336-374-5317 Click here to go to the Rockford General Store web site.

Hours of operation:

Sun.: 10:00-5:00, Mon. & Tues.: Closed, Wed.-Sat. 10:00 -5:00.

The front porch was nice and shady today.

My bike sitting in the shade.

The Rockford Store is a destination for motorcyclist also.

I was so hungry today when I arrived at the store I ordered a hamburger from the grill inside the store.

Rolling out of Rockford, NC on a road that runs parallel to the Yadkin River.

Fit Kit Training

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A great group of bicycle industry professionals.

I just got in from a Fit Kit Training Seminar in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. Chris, from Fit Kit, did  a great job teaching the class and really knows his stuff. I like to attend at least one fit training program a year to stay sharp on my bike fitting methods. Each time I pick up a couple of new techniques from the class and also from the other bike fitters. It's sad to leave the class and the new friends that were made during the few days we worked together. I wish them all well and hope our paths will cross again soon!