We had a blast riding in the desert on Sunday. Everything was going perfect, until out of the blue my Di2 simply stopped shifting. First thought was dead battery, but I know I had just finished a recharge after the…
Visit to read additional stories about his cycling adventures and more.. El Tour de Zona 2023, Day 0: Getting My Feet on the Ground (or Pedals) March 23, 2023 / Cycling / By Paul E. Maynard It was a day of orientation. I…
One supposes that it will take a little time to get used to sleeping comfortably on the ground (for days on end!) I'm therefore figuring that I will have plenty of sleep-less nights - that's nights when you sleep less than you wish you did - once we start our excellent adventure.
However, I did not expect to have a sleep-less night while comfortably ensconced in my great cushy marshmallow of a bed here at home! And yet, from about 3 in the morning until nearly 6, I lay awake for no good reason at all, randomly ticking through various things to do or to think about doing
Everything is packed except for water. 1 liter weighs 2.2 lbs. Ouch! Not loaded, the bike is 34.2 lbs and with clothes, food and ‘home’, we’re at 72.6 lbs. Lucky for me, as we consume the food and turn it…
All in all, we had a fantastic adventure. The sights, the sounds, the smells and especially the wonderful people we met made for a great adventure. I can honestly say I would gladly do this trip again. Yes, I'd do some things differently. Many things I'd do just the same. Mostly, I'd just do it despite the shortcomings.
Today we got an early start. We entered Yellowstone Park a little before 6:00 our time. Traffic was light, but the air was cool and crisp. We had put on arm and leg warmers but were still a little chilly.…
Montana truly is big sky country. I noticed something interesting as we descended along the river. Many of the local residents have recycled flatbed railroad cars to make bridges across the river to their properties. Pretty cool and it makes a lot of sense. We finally hit the town of Lolo, just on the outskirts of Missoula.
Today's ride was all about climbing up and out of Hell's canyon. The ride from the campground started with a grinding pull up to lake level. We saw a sign proclaiming a Bighorn Sheep crossing. We hoped we would see some Bighorn, but weren't that lucky. The road leveled out and we mostly followed the lake to the Brownlee dam, about ten miles away. We crossed the bridge into Idaho and braced ourselves for the climb.
A cross-country, self-supported bicycle trip is something I’ve long dreamed of from the time I was little. I can remember dreams of traveling across the country, pulling a camper along behind my bike. Of course, teenage years came along. Girls and cars completely got in the way of bicycling and any thoughts of a cross-country trip.
Introduction A cross-country, self-supported bicycle trip is something I’ve long dreamed of from the time I was little. I can remember dreams of traveling across the country, pulling a camper along behind my bike. Of course, teenage years came along. …
Long range planning and tightening one’s belt has some definite benefits! For Linda and Steve, it meant retiring at 59 & 60. They followed the advice given to them by their financial planner, paid off their house in 14 years…
“We were able to get six times the amount of property and 1,000 square feet more of living space for the same price that we sold our home for.” Karen and her family left the Inland Empire early 2023 after…
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In 2018, Mary moved from a picturesque new, single-story home on half an acre, with a view of Mt. San Gorgonio, to a ranch in Oklahoma. They knew they wanted space and to stay busy in their retirement years. “We…
In 2020, Katherine relocated from Loma Linda to Newport in 2020. After living in a number of places throughout the United States, Katherine “came home”. The Midwest has always been “home” so it was an easy decision to make. There are seasons…
What does a fully loaded, self-supported bike look like? This Salsa Warbird gravel bike is just about ready to roll. Just a few more adjustments and she’ll be ready!
The Joshua Tree 55 cycling event is a must-do for any cycling enthusiast. This incredible event takes place in the heart of the Mojave Desert, and it’s a great test of one’s endurance and strength. You can see a few…