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Bike Rides and Rescue Operations

Yesterday my friends and I drove out to Alexander Springs for a bike ride and swim.

The initial plan was to drive to San Antonio and ride hills. It occurred to me that with the heat, that ride could be miserable right now. So another friend suggested a ride the involved a dip in the springs along the way. Good recommendation!Read More »Bike Rides and Rescue Operations

Au Canada

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We made it to Canada! I replaced most of my missing clothing and gear on Saturday, and we left Portland, ME around 9 am yesterday.Read More »Au Canada

Imperfect

One of Old Blue’s last rides before finishing the new bike.

The Buddhists say you should let go of your expectations. That it’s Ok to have them, but not to cling to them. I got an excellent lesson in that today.Read More »Imperfect

The Hills Are Alive

…with the Sound of Lactic Acid Production… (La da da daaaaaa. – If this doesn’t make sense to you, review your high school biology. Anaerobic respiration!!)

One of my co-riders for the Canada Bike Ride 2018 trip and I went for a ride in the Florida hills.

I didn’t think they existed either. Not really.

Elevation changes for the first 25 miles of the trip.

Oh, they do. Trust me. They do.Read More »The Hills Are Alive