Special Bulletin This is a special bulletin. I’ll have to go blow-by-blow, so to speak. To be exact, Hurricane Ida is approaching. I’m starting this on Saturday, August 28, even though it’s scheduled for Monday, the 30th. It’s presently just after 9:00 am on Saturday; and I’m expecting a ride out of town in about […]
To cook; or no to cook? I really had to ask myself that Friday. My freezer was getting rather empty; and normally that means a weekend crammed with kitchen activities. But I wasn\’t sure it was a good idea to cook large amounts of food for the freezer. Not with a hurricane threatening our area!
The Cycle Ops Fluid 2 trainer is handy when you can\’t ride outdoors — such as when your area is under threat from a hurricane. In Winter, when the chill factor drops to freezing or below, being able to \”ride\” indoors is useful. We don\’t get such cold weather very often; so I haven\’t had
Hurricane Party Yesterday I had a hurricane party; sort of. I was in the mood for ice cream; but I wasn’t about to wait for hurricane conditions to set in before indulging. By then, I’ll probably be too concerned about weather conditions to enjoy ice cream! I left work at noon yesterday, partly because I
Am I a hybrid engine? Books about cycling nearly always mention that riding burns both fat and carbs, aka glycogen. The proportion of fat-to-carb used depends on intensity. Riding at a steady, low-to-moderate pace burns a higher proportion of fat to carb; and as you increase the intensity of your efforts, your body starts to
Protein is important for everyone; not only for cyclists. That article asks, are we getting enough? Am I getting enough of it? Many years ago I had a book about vegetarian cooking and nutrition; and it said, most people need roughly half a gram of protein per pound of body weight per day. But do
They say that, in training, you need to push your heart rate in the red now and then; that is, into its maximum zone. It’s been a long time since I did much of that, if any. Often my legs are crying uncle before I can get my heart rate in the red. Is it
I fear the heat of the last fortnight is a bellwether of the month to come; and I\’m weary of getting so very hot and tired during my Sunday long rides! Yesterday we had another heat advisory; and by evening yet another had already been posted for today. If I had a crystal ball, I
Cycle Sweden 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.” Want to cycle Sweden? It sounds like you’ve come to a good place! This bicycle-friendly nation has
I got steamed today! Big Boy came into town Friday evening; and departed from the Fly this morning. I wasn\’t able to see it Friday, although I heard that steam whistle (it\’s LOUD!). The moon is at the full, and of course I wanted to see it. In fact, this is the first time in