Hi, I'm Joanne

Welcome to my new blog, Pedal with Joanne. I know what you must be thinking, who is this Joanne and why should I want to pedal with her? Let me tell you, at 49 years old I found myself starting over. I was single, living with my sick mom and overbearing divorced sister, and after 30 years I lost my job as an elementary school teacher.

I was lost and didn't know what to do with myself. I started channeling my frustrations by cycling. It was never something I planned to do. I just found my old bike while searching items for a yard sale, and went for it. Cycling was a gateway to a whole new life.

With this blog I hope to inspire you with tips on cycling, good tasting, healty recipes and overcoming life's hurdles.