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Blog entries for the category Biking
1625
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, December 31, 2011
A few minutes ago I finished my final bike ride of 2011.My total for the year comes to 1625 miles, pushing my all-time miles ridden to 28449. Today I rode my usual route on the county road from Bissell Baptist Church over to the Natchez Trace. For the last two years they’ve been working on the extension that will bring Highway 6 all the way i...
My New Bike Arrived Yesterday
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Friday, July 8, 2011
Several times this week I was asked if I still ride my bicycle. It’s a fair question because I don’t write about it as much as I used to. But it’s also a timely question since I’ve been mostly off my bike for the last month.In the spring of 2005 I bought a Specialized Sequoia Elite from a big bike shop in downtown Chicago. I...
1559
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Thursday, December 31, 2009
That’s how many miles I’ve ridden on my bike this year. A little while ago I made my final ride, an 11-mile trip to the Natchez Trace and back again. I suppose nearly all my rides this year have been along that route, mostly because the roads are mostly free from traffic. I run into a little bit on Chesterville Road, but when I turn lef...
Friday Night Musings
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Friday, September 18, 2009
**I’m writing this note from our hotel room in Birmingham, Alabama. We drove over from Tupelo this afternoon so we could have dinner with Nick and Elizabeth. Tomorrow we plan to visit the Alabama State Fair in nearby Pelham–if it ever stops raining. It seems like we’ve had rain for two weeks, and the current forecast calls for mor...
Still Believing
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Last Sunday I received a note from Alice McQuitty in which she gave a quick update on how Andy’s treatments for colon cancer are progressing. I have written about Andy here and here. We have known Andy and Alice for 26 years and count them as dear friends. I wrote Andy a note saying that we were going to “dig in” and pray for him ...
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Around the World With Five Miles to Spare
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Today I reached a milestone that took me about twelve years to reach. While I was riding my bike along Bissell Road on the way to the Natchez Trace, I realized that by the time I got back home, I would have ridden all the way around the world. If you figure the circumference of the world at 24,000 miles, then I entered this year needing 91 miles to...
1071
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
That’s the number of miles I’ve ridden my bike this year. For some reason or other, a few years ago I started reporting on my bike rides. Back then I would detail the route I rode each day through Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park, a meandering route that went 11.1 miles and usually took me 45-52 minutes to complete. I probably did...
If You Lose Your Cool, You Can’t Win
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, September 13, 2008
Several times this week I started to write something about the presidential race, but I haven’t been able to do it properly, mostly because I find myself getting irritated by the comments I read on the Internet and the statements made by certain members of the media. To be honest, more than once this week I’ve found myself getting angry...
777 Miles
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Friday, September 12, 2008
This is hardly earthshaking news, but yesterday when I finished my bike ride, I noticed that the odometer read exactly 777 miles. That’s how far I’ve ridden this year.…
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Doubledecker Bike Ride
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, April 26, 2008
At the moment (7:13 AM) I am in Andy and Betty’s condo in Oxford, Mississippi. Marlene and I drove over yesterday for the Double Decker Arts Festival, an all-day event that starts at 9 AM. That’s also the start time for the Double Decker Spring Ride sponsored by the Oxford Cycling Club. Alan, BJ and I are joinin ...
Pictures from WMBI
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Friday, April 25, 2008
During our recent trip to Chicago, I did an interview with Nancy Turner on WMBI-FM. This was my second time to do an in-studio with Nancy and we had a great time. Here are a few pictures: Enjoying a light moment on the air. I’m answering a question either from Nancy or from a caller. The view from the other side of th ...
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Bike Riding Update
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Here is the latest update on my bike riding. Last year I rode 1038 miles, down considerably from the 1800 miles I rode in 2006. My overall total miles ridden now stands at 22,838. About nine years ago I started bike riding again for the first time since I was in grade school. Six years ago Skip Olson challenged me to ride a ...
The Best Time to Plant a Tree
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Tuesday, January 1, 2008
This morning when I woke up, I remembered a Chinese proverb that goes like this:“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is today.”Lots of people make resolutions on New Year’s Day. Unfortunately the best intentions in the world easily get laid aside once we have to go back ...
My New Biking Jersey
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Monday, December 17, 2007
Several months ago I received a nice note from my good friend Brian Choate. He and his wife Melodi relocated from Chicago to Las Vegas. Brian does a lot of street evangelism on the Strip, talking to anyone who will listen. When he learned that I like to ride my bike, he offered to send me a biking jersey from the Internatio ...
“The husband of one wife” in 1 Timothy 3:2
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Monday, December 17, 2007
Last Thursday night at the men’s Bible study, we had a lively discussion about the meaning of “the husband of one wife” in 1 Timothy 3:2. At one point, I was asked to explain my views regarding divorced men serving as elders and/or deacons in the local church. My answer was simply that I don’t think this phrase ...
Biking Update
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Friday, August 17, 2007
This week I’ve been riding my bike in 100+ degree weather. Yesterday I went 12 miles in 105 degree heat. Today I rode 16 miles at around 102 degrees. When it’s that hot (and very humid), you have keep yourself hydrated and not push too hard. I discovered a brand-new route that starts at our home on Valley Vista, ...
Love Me Tender
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Thursday, August 16, 2007
It would be just plain wrong of me to let this day go by without noting that this is the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and lived here until he turned 13 when his family moved to Memphis. Most people who know Elvis think about Graceland, his home in Memphis, which by the ...
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Hello from Juneau
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Sunday, June 3, 2007
This morning we arrived in Juneau, the capital of Alaska, a little city nestled by the sea, surrounded by vast mountains. Did you know there are no roads leading to Juneau? The only way here is by air or by sea. There are three massive cruise liners docked here at the moment. The passengers have the full day to explore the ...
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What God Wants for Christmas
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, December 23, 2006
I received this note from Brent Finchum, a missionary serving with Word of Life in Birmingham, AL: Just wanted to tell you that I preached from an outline you prepared this last Sunday. It was called What God Wants for Christmas from Micah 6:6-8. Thank you for putting these tools on the KBM website. It was a great starting ...
Saint Harry
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Monday, December 11, 2006
Tonight I got a call from a man whose voice I did not recognize. The Caller ID said he was calling from somewhere in Ohio, but I didn’t recognize the number or the location. “Is this Saint Ray?” I hesitated for a moment and then said yes. “Do you know who this is?” Having no idea, I suggested that it was President Bus ...
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100 Things Learned the Hard Way
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Friday, August 25, 2006
Jim Jackson has written 100 Things I’ve Learned the Hard Way as a Senior Pastor That I’ve Never Read in a Book. Pastors who read this list will nod in agreement. Church members will understand their pastor better. The following items caught my attention4. Choose your battles carefully; ask yourself, “Is th ...
Saturday, December 25, 2004
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, December 25, 2004
12:30 PM Johnny Oates wanted to spend Christmas with Jesus. Yesterday he got his wish. 6:58 AM 3375 miles. Near the end of my ride yesterday, I passed by the Vineyard Church on Jackson Street in Oak Park. For the last several days I’ve been watching something being built on the lawn in front of the church. First there was a...
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Sunday, August 17, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Sunday, August 17, 2003
5:27 PM Here’s the Legacy Campaign prayer request for today: “Praise God that nothing is impossible with him (Luke 1:37).” Yesterday AM I met with a group of leaders for The Legacy Campaign. We toured the building, discussed the project in depth, and then gave the leaders a chance to make advance commitments to the camp...
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Friday, August 8, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Friday, August 8, 2003
5:29 PM This will be my last entry from Gull Lake. Just came back from a 28-mile bike ride that wasn’t supposed to be that long. For the second day in a row, I got lost on the country roads around the lake and both days I ended up going far out of my way—yesterday many miles east and today many miles south and west&md...
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Saturday, August 2, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, August 2, 2003
11:15 PM Writing this from my room at Gull Lake Bible Conference in Hickory Corners, Michigan—about halfway between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek (home of Kellogg’s cereal). Got stuck on the Skyway for over an hour. Otherwise a nice and easy trip. The confernece is nestled on the eastern edge of the lake—a truly be...
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Wednesday, July 9, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Wednesday, July 9, 2003
11:53 PM Earlier this evening Marlene and I went to Cucina Paradiso, a very fine Italian restaurant at 814 North Blvd. in Oak Park. It’s a friendly, bright and airy restaurant, and although this was our first visit, I’m sure it won’t be the last. Recommended: the fried green tomatoes for an appetizer, the bread pudding (a massive …
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Monday, June 30, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Monday, June 30, 2003
1:27 PM Had lunch today with Roy Patterson and Bruce Everhart of WMBI. They came to Oak Park and we had a fine time walking down Lake Street and talking together about Frank Lloyd Wright and Ernest Hemingway and how Calvary has made the commitment not to relocate but to stay in the village where we have had a ministry presence for 88 years. 1:22 PM…
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Wednesday, June 25, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Wednesday, June 25, 2003
Only 4 more days till Groundbreaking Sunday! 5:16 PM Just finished a 44-mile bike ride along the I&M Canal from Joliet to Morris and back again. Yesterday I rode 36 miles along the surface streets from Joliet to Romeoville and back. Along the way, I passed the enormous Statesville Prison—an imposing structure. I praye...
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Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Only 5 more days till Groundbreaking Sunday! VBS got off to a great start yesterday ... It was good to see Rich and Carol Bonham, missionaries in Germany serving with Greater Europe Mission in church on Sunday. They are also helping out at VBS this week. The cover story for Time Magazine pictures a hand holding a glowi...
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Monday, June 23, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Monday, June 23, 2003
Only 6 more days till Groundbreaking Sunday! I am writing this update from a motel in Joliet, Illinois, about 35 miles south of Chicago. This is Day 1 of a four-day writing retreat. I’m here working on a book project for Moody Publishers. To be more precise, they have asked me to turn the “Prayers of Paul” series into a small boo…
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Saturday, June 21, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, June 21, 2003
Only 8 more days till Groundbreaking Sunday! Another beautiful day for bike riding. Went 36 miles in a new direction this AM. Chicago Ave west to 25th, past North Ave, over the bridge into Franklin Park, west on Grand into Elmhurst, north on York Road until I passed O’Hare Airport. Rode all the way to Elk Grove Village, ped...
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Saturday, June 14, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, June 14, 2003
As Mr. Rogers liked to say, it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. Mid-70s, blue sky, moderate humidity, not much wind. Basically a great day for golf (the U.S. Open is in town this week) or for bike riding. Two years ago I set a personal record by riding over 2300 miles. Last year my goal was 3000 and I rode a little over 3300 miles. In J…
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Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Up early so I could ride my bike at 5:30 AM. Nice to ride when there aren’t many cars on the road. Only 19 more days until Groundbreaking Sunday (June 29). Our goal is 100% participation by the congregation. We’re asking each person who attends to do three things ... 1) Bring an offering with you 2) Bring a picnic bask...
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Saturday, June 7, 2003
Posted by Ray Pritchard on Saturday, June 7, 2003
Took a long bike ride today, starting about 6:30 AM. Went east on Lake Street from Oak Park into the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. Rode past the Rock Church and Circle Urban Ministries and thanked the Lord for the good work being done there. Followed the el tracks east past Cicero, Kostner, Pulaski, eventually got all the...
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