Do you ever feel like your bicycle is a rolling lab? My road bike sure is! For years, I\’ve experimented with different kinds of on-bike food during my long Sunday rides; and over time I\’ve come up with some favorites. I also have learned that some foods don\’t work so well. FitCrunch bars are one […]
\”Just when you think you can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.\” I don\’t remember where I first saw that quote; but it seems to be quite accurate. Think about it. You start trying to work up to a century; and then something throws the proverbial monkey wrench into the machinery. The upshot of
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The Bessport Camping Tent might be just what you need for next Summer\’s adventures. It\’s lightweight and weather-resistant; and easy to set up. It can even be moved without taking it down first! Aluminum alloy stakes included. Roomy enough for two people. Several colors available. I\’ve never tried bike-packing; but if I do, I think
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Darkness Riding in darkness is nothing new to me. I don’t remember exactly when I took to pre-dawn rides; but it’s been years now. Last night’s forecast for dense fog was spot-on; and between fog and the dark, I had to ride more slowly than I like. Eventually I had to remove my glasses so
I think I’m losing count, here. Several weeks back, I thought I had reached my eleventh anniversary as a cyclist; but I was wrong. It was TWELVE years! Well, you know the saying: Time flies when you’re having fun; and I’ve sure had fun! Of course there were times when riding wasn’t so much fun
Bundle up and get ready to ride! Winter Wheelers begins today! Our weather is going to be rather mild for the next few days, with lows in the mid-50s; but with patchy fog Thursday night through Friday morning. It looks like I won\’t have to bundle up much; and that\’s fine with me. Other parts