Are you a professional racer or perhaps a serious amateur racer? Do you like riding ultra-long distances? When you’re riding your bike, do seconds count? If so, then this post isn’t for you. For everyone else, I would like to propose we think about the unthinkable. What if we rode our road bikes […]
RAGBRAI: A Few Thoughts
During my hiatus from blogging, I participated in arguably the greatest cycling tour in North America – RAGBRAI. Every year, 20,000 people start at the west end of Iowa and pedal across the state in what amounts to a week-long party on wheels. The ride was originally conducted by staffers of the Des Moines Register […]
Cycling Lake Champlain
Technology can be amazing. After all, it is the technology of the internet that allows me to share the incredible stories of my cycling adventures with you, Dear Reader. But sometimes technology moves faster than your Humble Author. It has come to my attention that my iPhone saves pictures in a new format known […]
An Ode To My Garmin Edge 500
A sad thing occurred this week – my Garmin died. This device has been by my side for almost nine years. This is a big loss. My Garmin has dutifully recorded almost every cycling ride (and several runs) I have been on since I bought it – almost a thousand events. I’ve downloaded each ride […]
Miami to Key West
As I type these words, a hard rain mixed with sleet is pelting my window. This depressing weather is what greeted me upon my return from South Florida, where my wife and cycled from Miami to Key West. Rather than deal with the literally cold realty outside my home, I think I’ll escape for awhile […]
Back Again
Hello, there! How’ve you been? All is well on my end. As I mentioned to you when I signed off on this blog four years ago, I intended to continue cycling. I’ve done a pretty good job of that. I’ve gotten into the usual adventures and misadventures. I’ve bought new cycling gadgets, clothes, and related […]
It’s Time
I’m sure all of you are aware of the significance of May 18, 2010. It was the day I wrote my first blog article. I had enjoyed a kayaking blog written by my friend, Joel, and decided to give it a shot. The rest, as they say, is history. It’s been a hoot. Truly, it […]
