Sunday, September 27, 2026

 

 


Braggadocio alert!! Today's bicycle ride. Why did I choose this distance? And here's a quiz. 95 percent of the people that answer this will get it correct because I will give a clue. Was this ride done in A. 79 days at a mile a day. B. 10 days at 7.9 miles a day or C. Given a perfect day for riding with low winds and mild temperatures completed today. And here's a clue it wasn't A or B.

Saturday, September 12, 2026


   Little buddy I met along the road, asked him "why do caterpellar cross the road"?     

   He replies....to see where all the chicken went!  Funny stuff!!                                    

Wow! Cannot believe it's the middle of September. No century yet but still time before winter sets in.  Another dry hot spell forced me into my trainer in the basement.  I'm getting real proficient in guessing if the people are going to Love it or List it.  Yep it's on HGTV which is interesting to watch while biking inside.  On another note, the son of a friend has inquired as to insights riding a bicycle across America. I have had several inquires since my RIDE and I start with my usual first line of questioning.  Are you doing it "lone eagle" or with a group?  What route are you crossing?....the upper U.S. which means many mountains or lower U.S. which means riding through three deserts.  I do mention if crossing the Mohave you must have a plan or it could be catastrophic.  Upon his reply he stated his mom insisted he do it with a group for many reasons.....the primary being safety.  Also, he preferred riding East to West and traversing the upper route.  He looks forward to the climbing and not a fan of dry desert.  Now I must inquire of my biking friends for information to companies that will meet his preferences.  I had thoughts of doing the ride with him but after due consideration, primarily my age, I think I will just advise and keep to my mini-rides.  Stay tuned for undates.  Also, this week I got a year older and am approaching, but not quite there, 80, which I hope doesn't restrict or impede my biking.  Time will tell.  Stay tuned.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026


 

 I often say "the Yin and Yang of the universe prevails"  That certainly was the case the last couple of weeks.  Last week had days with little wind and perfect mid seventy temps. Completed over 200 miles at a fairly good speed....14-15 mph.  Then there's the opposite this week.  Temps in the mid 90's with winds in the 10-15 mph.  Yin/Yang! If I really wanted to bike outside I could start about 7-8 o’clock. Haven't really been motivated to ride that early so again, it's on the trainer in the basement watching programs in front of the T.V.  On another note, I thought I would be doing more cycling with my granddaughter but she has little interest in riding her new bike.  Other interests have taken over her time and biking is not one of them.  Also, she doesn't ride her bike to school as she doesn't like her bike in among the many other bikes in the rack.  Maybe that will change and if it does I will be available to assist. On the century ride that I was looking forward to, nothing in the forecast looks promising in accomplishing that goal.  But time will tell.....later and stay tuned.