Winter Indoor Training - TIVo plus iPod Nano = Big Hit

Going to the gym and keeping in shape during the winter for me is a chore but two things keep my interest up:
1. Shoveling snow - if I shovel I get the day off. So far this Winter that has meant a lot of days off. I can’t recommend shoveling for everyone.
2. Watching TV [...]

On the Bike Again

This recumbent may not look much like a Slipstream or a Vanguard but it is what I am happy to be riding right now. We have about 3 feet of snow on the ground in my front yard and finally after about a week of snow covered roads we can see blacktop again.

However, I [...]

Lance Armstrong Partners with FRS - antioxidant drink

Lance Armstong is one of the people I admire, so I was intrigued when read that Lance had partnered with FRS (announcement/ad). FRS sells antioxidant health drinks. this is the kind of thing I could see Lance using. Yes, I am skeptical but I have ordered my free sample of the powder mix.

Stretching & Walking to keep Bicycling

As you may know I have been working on getting back to cycling and stretching is part of that process. However, I have also been thinking about how avoid problems in the future. I know this is a major concern for Professionals but what can those of us who are older and with fewer [...]

Bike Food

I hate to talk about bonking but it is a fact of life for self contained tourists. If you don’t stay topped off you will bonk and suffer, there is no way around that. The only preventative is eating while you ride. The problem is finding food that tastes good, is easy to digest, [...]

Touring on a Recumbent in the Mountains

Gros Monde, Newfoundland
Riding in the mountains is a special joy. It is easy to see why Native Americans thought the Gods lived in the Mountains. There is a sense of awe that is sometimes almost overwhelming as you ride above the timberline with a breath taking view of a fearsome landscape above and below.

Learning to Ride a USS LWB Recumbent

Some thoughts on the transition from riding a diamond frame to a LWB USS recumbent:
1. Stop pulling with your arms. Yes, this was useful on your other bike but it is not useful if you have under seat steering. Learning to relax your arms and upper body is a key to comfortable riding.
2. Yes, you [...]

Mud Season is Here

March 21, 2006
I am back at Bear Brook State Park. This time I have the map and I am feeling like a lot more adventureous.
The weather is a lot warmers and the sun is out (44 versus 28 on Sunday), it is about 2:30 PM. I've been working in the morning. It is [...]

Mud Season Training

March 19, 2006
It has been a long winter in New Hampshire and it is time for me to start training for the 1000 mile bike ride I am planning to take in June. The weather is colder than normal for this time of year (mid to upper 20's during the day) and as always windy [...]