Is Cycling Picking Up Speed?

Is Cycling Picking Up Speed?

In the last two weekends I’ve participated in two bicycling events. Ride the Drive and the Polish Moon Ride. Both were “just for fun” and very well attended. However, there were some subtle differences. Ride the Drive I think Ride the Drive goes back...
Can Cars & Bikes Coexist?

Can Cars & Bikes Coexist?

Car vs. Bike = Mismatch I decided to take on this topic for two very important reasons. I’ve seen the picture at right posted multiple times on Facebook I’ve been hit by a car while riding my bike 3 times in the last year After reading the inspiration for...
Tour of Flanders – Belgium

Tour of Flanders – Belgium

April 3, 2016 The second monument of the season, the ‘Monument’ races are five of the oldest and widely considered most prestigious one-day races held each year, the Tour of Flanders holds a special place in the hearts of the Flemish (if there was a riot...
DGTFB: Cut My Sandwich Correctly

DGTFB: Cut My Sandwich Correctly

Cut My  #$@&%*! Morning Sandwich Correctly! So I come into work this morning and I’m starving. I decide to hit the cafeteria for what, up until today, had been a very average, but serviceable sandwich. I’m talking a standard turkey and swiss cheese on...
A Very Good Week of Biking

A Very Good Week of Biking

So as the post title implies I had a very good week of biking. Nothing out of the ordinary, but biked to work and back every day covering 71.8 miles and 5.5 hours in the saddle. What Made it “Very Good” During a normal week life gets in the way at times....
Winter Cycling: Dealing With the Elements

Winter Cycling: Dealing With the Elements

Tips from someone actually dumb enough to ride year round I’m actually kidding. I truly enjoy riding my bike so in my mind there is no reason to quit riding once the temperature outside drops. With some minor modifications to your biking uniform you can...