Who is at fault? Who ran into whom? It doesn\’t sound pleasant, but do you want to REALLY be at fault? For once, it can be fun. Check out this ride from Midwest Cycletouring! Ride the Fault Line is a week-long, four-state tour, visiting Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. As the tour\’s name indicates, the […]
Taiwan 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.” Bicycle touring needn’t be “adults only”. This tour in Taiwan can let the entire family get in on the act.
Kettle Moraine 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.” Huh? Kettle moraine? What kind of cookware is that? Actually, the Kettle Moraine is a geological formation
Wet and Wild Singin’ in the Rain? (With apologies to Gene Kelly) Wet and Wild — not! As expected, it was raining this morning. The temperature was in the low 60s. It wasn’t raining particularly hard; but it still wouldn’t have been pleasant for a bicycle ride. So I’m glad I rode yesterday. No alarm clock this
Switching it up is good sometimes, as long as it\’s not a panic button switch like the one at left. They say it\’s good both physically and mentally to change your ride schedule now and then. The \”surprise\” helps your body to adapt and get stronger; and the change refreshes the mind. Otherwise the weekly
Affairs of the Heart? Hey, today is February 14, after all. The day often seems to mean red roses; heart-shaped boxes of chocolates; and pretty cards. Maybe balloons, too. Many a cyclist is concerned with affairs of the heart in the course of daily training. Your heart rate can help tell you how hard you\’re
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Adagio means \”at leisure\”. That is what a recovery ride should be; but it\’s easier said than done! We hear all the time about the importance of proper recovery. The harder you go on your \”hard\” days, the more important recovery becomes. That\’s not always so easy. It\’s frustrating to be on a \”recovery\” ride,
Skyline DRIVE? 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.” Skyline Drive runs the length of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. I remember we went over at
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The whole enchilada sounds like lunch at a Mexican restaurant; and yes, I like a cheese enchilada with mild salsa for dipping. This food item takes on an entirely different meaning in Utah. Read about it here. The Whole Enchilada ride is far, far beyond my strength; endurance; skill; and sea-level lungs. I don’t even have