BarbChamberlain, 7 months ago

I reviewed my #coffeeneuring performance in years past to motivate me to make it to my 7 dates with caffeine this year. With 3 trips in the pannier (or in the cup?) I'm nearing the halfway mark.
http://bikestylespokane.com/2023/10/14/coffeeneuring-2011-2022-my-track-record-for-bike-rides-to-coffee-just-because/
#BikeTooter #cycling #coffee #RideCaffeinated #FueledByCaffeine #BikeJoy #BikeEverywhere #WhyWeRide

BarbChamberlain, 7 months ago

#Coffeeneuring #4: Really needed it today! Bike ride in the sunny, crisp fall air to San Francisco Street Bakery for a bagel treat and a s'mores mocha with a sign by the register that said it was campfire approved. Also Barb-approved. 2.79 miles.
#FueledByCalories #FueledByCaffeine #RideCaffeinated #BikeTooter #cycling

BarbChamberlain, 7 months ago

#Coffeeneuring #5: To the Bread Peddler in fall sunshine. They had a special posted: pumpkin spice chai. I ordered that and neither of the people working knew how to make it. I said that's okay, I don't know what it's supposed to taste like. Had that and some very flaky croissant-based yummies while I did some weekend work on my laptop. 5.5 miles. #BikeTooter #coffee #RideCaffeinated #FueledByCalories #FueledByCaffeine #food #BikeEverywhere

Photo of an apple Danish croissant pastry on a white plate, sitting on a wooden table.

BarbChamberlain, 7 months ago

More on #coffeeneuring #5: Gotta love that riding back in the sunshine, I got a wave from the head of my agency who was out on a walk with his wife and their dog. He really does walk the talk. #transportation #WSDOTActive

BarbChamberlain, 7 months ago

#Coffeeneuring #6: Waited for the morning rain to stop, headed out in breezy fall sunshine for errands and a stop at the Owl's Nest in downtown Olympia for a pumpkin spice latte. Fall riding is so delightful! So many beautiful colors. Plan it right and I don't have to #RideInTheRain just because it's November.

#BikeTooter #BicyclesChangeLives #BikeEverywhere #Movember #BikeOLY #FueledByCaffeine #RideCaffeinated

BarbChamberlain, 7 months ago

#Coffeeneuring #6 more: OK, I spoke too soon on #RideInTheRain. Friend came by and chatted as I finished my latte. We went to bookstore, home furnishings, and clothing store and had some fun. I may have a new hat. And books. Then I went to get groceries and the skies opened up while I was inside. Fortunately it cleared off to rainbow weather and veggie mister by the time I rode home. 7.77mi for the day. #BikeTooter #BicyclesChangeLives #BikeEverywhere #SingingInTheRain #BikeOLY

Photo of a smiling white woman wearing a black bike helmet, gray jacket, and tortoise shell glasses. Coral colored curling ribbon streamers dangle from the back of her helmet. In the background, a coral colored bicycle with more streamers hanging from the handlebars and a blue front bag. The pavement is wet and it's raining.

BarbChamberlain, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago)

[Edit: I misnumbered up above! I'm not done yet!]

#Coffeeneuring #7: I did it! Rode downtown to a ladies' brunch to celebrate my birthday. Coffee may have been accompanied by mimosas along with a great meal at Octapas. Sunshine on the way there, a little drizzle riding home later that couldn't dampen my spirits.

#BikeTooter #cycling #RideInTheRain #FueledByCaffeine #FueledByCalories #RideCaffeinated