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May 2026

Cycling Moms

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Cycling Moms 👩 Today’s Featured Product! ✨ Allen Deluxe Trailer & Stroller New!! Blue Quartz Hydration Backpack For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! To cycling moms — and all mothers — Happy Mothers’ Day! There are quite a few ways to being along youngsters on a ride; from trailer/strollers for very young children, to trailercycles that let an older kid ride along without fear of separation. Never having had children, I can’t vouch for how well these things really work; but I’m sure there are plenty of parents who have tried them out; cycling moms and cycling dads as well. Twenty at Last! 🚧 Today my mileage hit 20 at last; for a change, there was no virtual road block in the form of bad weather. I had a frustrating three days of cutting rides short; and I was glad to get in some real distance. I saw rabbits again today! A ride of 20 miles gives me quite a lot of time to watch for wildlife; and to listen for bird calls.  And watch the sky. It looks like this week won’t be as stormy as last week; so I can keep on putting in the miles. And cycling moms are probably glad of it, too. The little ones won’t need a raincoat! Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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SINKo de Mayo?

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SINKo de Mayo? 𝍅 Today’s Featured Product! 💥 Schwinn Fitness IC New!! Biosteel Zero Mixed Berry For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! Today looks like SINKo de Mayo; as in lots of rain, and ensuing deep water at the curbs. The forecast indicated the possibility of locally heavy downpours; and when this happens, some people move their cars to the neutral ground. Normally, parking on the neutral ground isn’t allowed; but vehicles parked along curbs could get flooded if it rains very hard. At such times, this rule is temporarily waived; and it’s not always SINKo de Mayo. It can happen in December! Rain, of course, follows no rules; it does whatever it want to do; and whenever it wants. It doesn’t wait politely for us cyclists to complete a ride; and such was the case this morning. Tired Is Good 🫩 Tired is good? Usually I don’t think like that; but is certainly seemed true today. Because of the forecast, I didn’t want to try riding to the salvage store. I rode to the park to do some laps, instead. But I felt tired; after just one circuit I decided to head home. When I got on the bike path again, I was dismayed to see a very stormy-looking sky towards the Northwest. I sure wanted to beat that home! Before I could get back home, there was some light rain/misting; and at least one very hefty wind gust. But so far (10:00 am), we haven’t had the heavy downpour that I was expecting. It drives me crazy when T-storms are predicted; but don’t happen. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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No Half Measures?

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No Half Measures? ◐ Today’s Featured Product!   Burley Kazoo Trailercycle New!! MZOO Sleep Mask For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! Some folks want no half measures; but at times a half-measure is better than nothing. That’s certainly true when it comes to cycling and bad weather! Today again, the forecast was for showers and T-storms; and again I rode to the park to do laps. At least the sky didn’t seems as threatening as it did yesterday; and I rode four laps instead of three. This gave me 10.64 miles; but that’s only a little over half of what I’d like to be doing. It’s hard to stick to “no half measures” when the possibility of bad weather is hanging over me, day after day. Day after Day ☁️ We’re getting day after day of cloudy skies, along with rain threats. We’ve also got T-storm threats; and that, more than rain, is what’s thwarting me. I hope this year’s RAGBRAI riders have better weather than we’ve been getting; perhaps especially when it comes to cornfields and KYBOs. I had to use a cornfield after a heavy rain; and my cycling shoes’ cleats got all clogged up with mud. I wished I’d had cleat covers!  Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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Cooperation

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Cooperation 🤝 Today’s Featured Product!🥳 Lenny & Larry’s New!! Hiland 700c Hybrid Bike For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! I sure could use some cooperation from the weather; but it’s acting like this cat! Or maybe like my earliest bicycle computer, which wasn’t a wireless; and which short-circuited in the rain! I’m trying not to miss riding any days this month; but keeping an eye on the weather has provoked me to drastically cut my mileage for two days now. This morning, in fact, I got enough of a drizzle that I stopped to pull on the poncho. No wonder I’m looking for some cooperation from the sky. What Next? 🤔 So what next? The forecast for tomorrow shows further chances for showers and T-storms; and if I miss too much riding, my fitness will suffer. At least I’m not training up for anything, RAGBRAI or otherwise. If I were I’d be much more frustrated. I don’t really need anything from the store this weekend; so it won’t hurt if I can’t ride to the salvage store. But I miss those 20-mile rides! Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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Forecast Weary

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Forecast Weary 😩 Today’s Featured Product!🎉 T-fal Cookware Set New!! Funwict Adult Bike Helmet For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! I’m forecast weary; make no mistake about it. So far, an emergency radio hasn’t been necessary; but I’m so tired of seeing rain and/or T-storms predicted! Such forecasts add an element of anxiety to my rides. I’m sure I’m not the only one who gets frazzled nerves when lightning starts to fire up during a ride! I even get forecast weary with myself, such as when I go home early because the sky looks threatening — and then nothing happens! Another Stormy Weekend ⛈️ It looks like another stormy weekend is headed out way. This is the third one in a row; and stormy conditions are likely to hang around through Monday. Keep those ponchos handy! I wish I had a trainer that could accommodate my hybrid’s rear wheel; then I could “ride” inside. I’ve complained often enough about the tedium of such “riding”; but at least it’s exercise. I go to bed nights, expecting it to be pouring the next morning; I check the hour-by-hour forecast to see whether I’ve got time to ride 20 miles before the rain arrives. It keeps me forecast weary!   Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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Burrito Day?

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Burrito Day? 🌯 Today’s Featured Product! 🎇 La Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans New!! VIRIBUS Men’s Hybrid Bicycle For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! I guess you could say that today is Burrito Day; after all, it’s Cinco de Mayo. Oh, wait a minute — those things there are enchiladas! Burritos make me think of Ryan van Duzer, who mentions burritos quite often in his videos. I’ve been enjoying some “burros” myself. That’s another reason to call this Burrito Day! I had a pack of refried black beans, along with some tortillas. Delicious! But I think I’d find refried beans too messy on a bicycle tour. I’m already scrutinizing the weekend forecast; and apparently our local weather is aiming for strike three. This is the third weekend in a row of stormy forecasts; and I’m tired of that! Strike Three? ⚾️ Will strike three mean I’m out of a ride? Chances for showers and T-storms begin as early as tomorrow afternoon; and I can’t ride tomorrow morning. I have fasting bloodwork scheduled; and I don’t need to bonk! T-storms are likely on Thursday; and at least through next Monday! We still need rain; but I don’t enjoy having to worry about a storm breaking out when I’m miles from home on a bicycle.     Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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Pushing Gears

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Pushing Gears 🫸 Today’s Featured Product! 👏🏻 Booyah Medium Dog Stroller New!! MYOYAY 20″ Unicycle   For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! Lately I’ve been pushing gears more; although I try not to grind them! I need more work at riding on the big ring; and I seem to be strong enough for it now. Pushing gears can mean riding on the big ring; but I’ve got to ask the bike shop whether the derailer needs a bit of adjustment. It’s hard to shift onto that big ring! There’s also the tactic of pushing the pace against the wind; and I get plenty of opportunities for that! I gripe about headwinds all the time; but all the same, a headwind has it’s uses! Memory Lane With RAGBRAI 2026 only about ten weeks away, I’m traveling down memory lane. I watched many a video about the event,  beginning about 2019; and I’m glad that I did. Now I’m watching them again! Those videos gave me some good ideas, such as a sleep mask. I wouldn’t have thought of taking along an anti-diarrheal (just in case) if not for one certain YouTube. A rider mentioned having eaten “questionable potato salad”; and they hoped the Immodium® would take effect in time. But I need a lot of building up if I’m to consider next year’s RAGBRAI. That means a lot of pushing gears! Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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Oil on the Winds?

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Oil on the Winds? 🌬️ Today’s Featured Product! 🎊 Mezcla Vegan Protein Bar New!! Venzio 1000-Lumen Headlight For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! I wish I could pour oil on the winds the way they used to pour oil on troubled waters. It would have helped me this morning! The forecast predicted wind gusts up to 30 mph; so I went to the park to ride laps. During the third circuit, I noticed that the wind was strengthening. I couldn’t pour oil on the winds; so I went home. Moreover, I saw what looked like some kind of sign-in table. If the park were to fill up with runners, it would be harder to ride; wind or no. Tomorrow the wind should be calmer; but it feels like Fall is back! Fall Is Back?🍂 Yes, it feels like Fall is back. Tonight’s low temperature is predicted to be 58; more like October than May. The sky is clearing, though; and that’s all to the good. There was a fair amount of rain yesterday and the day before. It looks like I can ride tomorrow without taking along a poncho! With Fall weather back, it’ll be a good day for some hot chocolate! But not until after I ride. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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M’aider?

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M’aider? 🛟 Today’s Featured Product! 🎉 VIRIBUS Men’s Hybrid Bicycle New!! TCUDCKI Unicycle For our full list of products, visit the SpokEasy Store! May Day sounds like “m’aider”; and sometimes that is what we cyclists feel like saying! Or at any rate, I do. Not that it would help me when hollering, “M’aider!” can’t make rain stop. Today I did a short ride because it looked like rain was only an hour or so away; and if a T-storm were approaching; I preferred to be indoors. But May is Bike Challenge Month; and I want to get in some miles every day if possible. So I hope I can ride tomorrow! Reliable? ⚡️ Of course, there’s always the question of how reliable forecasts are! At 12:15 pm, I checked an hour-by-hour forecast; and it indicated, Heavy T-storm. In my neighborhood, it wasn’t raining at all! So forecasts aren’t exactly the RMS Olympic. It looks like tomorrow will be OK for riding, as far as rain chances go. On the other hand, it will be on the windy side. It’ll be chilly, too; down to 57 tonight! First the weather kept getting too warm for April; and now that May is here, it’s getting too cold for Spring! When can I put away those leg warmers? Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as CAL. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Δ 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.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL No Layout Found TRANSLATOR

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