Carbo-loading is something we\’re sure to see mentioned when reading up on cyclist training. It\’s important not to run low on glycogen during a ride. Sure, riding a bicycle burns fat; but fat has been likened to the wax of a candle, and glycogen to the wick. A wick-less candle doesn\’t burn very well, does […]
I want no funny looks, please! For one thing, others\’ funny looks appear just as weird as I do! So don\’t look at me, cat. Day before yesterday the sun sleeves I had ordered online arrived. Today I took them to work with me. When I was ready to come home this afternoon, I rolled
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Fending off the weather is an inevitable aspect of the cycling life. What cyclist doesn\’t get caught in the rain occasionally? Or, depending on where you live, it might be quite often! Fenders don\’t keep you dry, but they do keep you from getting a dirty stripe up the back of your jersey. That\’s the
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We have ours, too? Our what? Those of you who happen to be religiously inclined are aware of the number of saints out there. There seems to be one for everything. Saint Joseph, patron saint of workers. Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music. And on and on. So, I finally thought, is there a patron
RAGBRAI This blog/page may contain affiliate links. “We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.” RAGBRAI?! What on earth is that? Oh, those long rides to put on a bucket list! I’ve daydreamed
We aren\’t camels. We can\’t go for days — or even hours — without adequate hydration. You don\’t have to be riding through a landscape like this to have to guard against dehydration. It doesn\’t have to be hot, either. Even in cold weather, when I do my weekly long ride, I use my Camel-Bak. I
Once again, it\’s Memorial Day. Today we remember those fallen while serving in our Armed Forces. I personally have no connection with anyone who was killed in combat; at least, none that I ever heard of. For those of you who have, may they rest in peace and honor.
Should you train by miles, or by time? Which is the better way to train? Personally, I\’m a by-miles type. Supposedly that makes sense for road riding. For mountain biking, going by time is said to make more sense. Here\’s the reason: Maybe you\’ll ride an hour on a paved surface, using your road bike.
Sometimes I wonder, am I chicken? As usual for a Sunday, today was long-ride day. It didn\’t go very well. For one thing, I felt tired; both generally and leg-wise. Much of the ride felt like a slog. I forgot to check for a detailed forecast last night, but I knew it would get hot.
Do you feel like going wild when traveling on two wheels? Some bicycle tourists like to stick with \”civilization\”. They prefer not to stray too far from sources of water, food, and so on. I\’m quite sure that I\’m that sort. I like it \”tame\”. Others love the challenge of being self-supporting so much that