Cycle Aruba 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.” How would it be to cycle Aruba? This small island nation has relatively warm, sunny weather; a […]
Spokes as Web? Spokes as web? How do bicycle wheels turn into a spider’s web? When you put spider spoke lights on them, that’s when! These lights add a touch of creepy fun to your rides; and I suppose kids especially would enjoy them — most of all boys. How about a Hallowe’en ride with
More Heat! We’ve got more heat coming; in fact, it looks like our heat machine is about to crank up a notch or two. It makes me wish that anything with “ColdStone” written on it can cool me off. I’ve been using my sun sleeves when I ride, so I don’t have to use up
Dog Days Here come the dog days; typically the hottest part of the year. As if it weren’t hot enough already! Do you want to take your canine friend along when you ride? The Bike Tow Leash is a wise idea, I think. To me it seems safer than trying to hold onto a standard
Cross Bike? I think I’ve got a cross bike; namely, my road bike is getting sulky because I haven’t ridden it since Thursday. Friday I rode to Whole Foods, using the hybrid. By the time I got back home about 9:00 am, the heat index was already 100 degrees; so I decided not to go
Search Me When I was a kid, “Search me” was used to mean, “I have no idea.” It came to mind today as I was working to add a search box to the SpokEasy Kitchen. I’m not sure what tool I need; but the one I added to the Blog page won’t do; it’s blog-specific.
Carbon Fiber A carbon fiber bicycle Carbon fiber is very much in the public consciousness at present. Who hasn’t heard of the recent submersible catastrophe? I don’t mean to be insensitive by blogging about the material; but I can’t help thinking about it. After all, it’s what my road bike is made of! Carbon fiber
Look It Up! Look it up in the dictionary or encyclopedia (or, for these times, Google) if you want to know something. It’s a good way to learn things; or simply to satisfy your curiosity. Today I present a new feature in this web site: a “Search here” box in Blogs; and another in Archives.
Haul Away You can haul away with the Instep Quick-N-EZ trailer; whether you’re transporting children or a load of groceries. Quick-N-EZ can carry up to 80 pounds; and can be converted to a stroller or a jogger. There’s a canopy to protect your young passengers from weather or flying bugs. Five-point harness secure the child/ren
Fueled by Cabbage? No, my rides aren’t fueled by cabbage. Not entirely, anyway; although I do eat the stuff. But as I compose this blog, I’m snacking on raw carrots and hummus! If you happen to have an interest in a vegan diet; and want to know how to manage it around cycling; Complete Vegan