On this Earth Day today I commuted on my trusty steed like I do each work day. This day was different however. I took some moments to think about and to value commuting with a bicycle and how it benefits immensely our environment in so many important ways. I hope everyone can take the time …
Scenic riding makes cycling a truly wonderful sport, hobby, pastime or form of transportation. I always try to select the most scenic spaces to ride in or through. It increases the quality of the ride exponentially. For example, I live on a bike lane that goes only one way. When I come back, I don’t …
The weather here has had drastic changes from record highs in late February to wintry blizzards with rain to snow in April. Fifty degree temperature changes from daytime highs to nighttime lows are no longer uncommon. This past Monday we received 7 inches of very heavy wet snow. It melted when it touched the warmer …
I’ve been riding in temperatures in the 30s F and 40s F with higher than normal winds of 15 to 25 mph. Head winds are rarely enjoyable. The other day I was out during rain with gusts to 30 mph. On the way out there was a glorious headwind that pushed me along at record …