Getting Back Into Shape
Susan and I are definitely seasonal riders. Temperatures under 40 degrees send us to the gym. That’s spin class, weight training, precor, yoga and pilates. Not the same as riding, but keeps us from falling back too far. Also, we need to take a break. Since we regularly ride...
Winter Training
Some us wussy types, like my wife and me (yes, me is grammatically correct), take a break from riding in the colder months. Needless to add — but I will, since this is my blog — we still need to keep our aging bodies in shape so, come spring...
Its Too Hot, I’m Freezing
The thermometer is 88 degrees (no not celsius). I’m freezing. I guess there a just days like this. The paceline is all weird too. The leader is cruising at 22 mph, but the last guy (# 10) is is only going at 17 mph. I am pedaling uphill and...
10 mile climb – fresh muffins – down down down
Okay, okay, I know may of you have climbed hills 10 miles or more in the course of your riding adventures. Feel free to add your comments, if you wish. Back to Hadley, Ma (see 11 mile paceline). On another ride we did an unusual 10 mile climb. The...
Chicago
There is something about a small city, with a lot of schools and bike lanes throughout. Of course there are students on hybrids and mountain bikes along the bike trails and city bike lanes along with the bike messengers you see in any city. The recreational riders are out...
The Time Trial
On Labor Day weekend serious cycling was off the table, due circumstances. I did, however, have time for a short ride or two. There is a flat S route of about 10 miles that I often do when time is limited. Its three straight runs of 1-2 miles and...
In The Beginning
In the beginning…circa 1997. The Trek Hybrid Bike Back in the early 1990’s, my wife and I were riding 25 year old Schwinn English Racers. A “ride” covered about 2-3 miles and many stops at tag sales along the way. A big “ride” was the 4 mile round trip...
You ride what you eat.
Okay, this is making me nuts . Eating and riding. EVERYONE — when you ride you are burning fuel (energy, carbs, calories, sugar, protein, etc.) When the fuel runs low, you need to refuel, stop riding or stall. Simple truths are not, it seems, obvious to all: You do...