What does bicycling have to do with romance? If you’re an avid cyclist you most likely already know the answer to this question. Those of us that ride, not only have a love affair with our bikes but also with the distant places our bikes take us. This is particularly true when we have the
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It’s true, the holidays are upon us. Try as I might, I have yet to convince anyone in my circle that gift giving is unnecessary. Inevitably when I start shopping for others, I’m attracted to things that I can’t live without. So, here are my 6 Easy Holiday Gifts for the cyclist in your life. Please note, I’m not
Bored with the same old routine and living the too comfortable life? Whatever your definition of midlife, a challenging cycling trip in a foreign country is guaranteed to reignite your fervor for life. French Alps and L’Alpe d’Huez. At midlife, it’s time to start working on that bucket list. Cycling the French Alps will go a long way in
My decision had been made but the mental gymnastics continued. It was my second day back in San Diego after 6-months of cycling in France, Italy and Spain. I was definitely still fit from Ride Strong’s tour season, but the cycling we do in the Pyrenees or Alps is very different. We don’t ride until at least 9:00
Do you ‘CONNAISSEZ’ this climb? I’m still learning French. In fact, I will always be learning French. Just this morning, for instance, I had a French lesson while climbing the Col de la Forclaz. The French verbs ‘connaitre’ and ‘savoir’ are always tough. Both connaitre and savoir mean ‘to know’ and it’s highly confusing to
Gale Bernhardt ©2011 A bike tour complete with riding many of the classic cols in Europe is, for many, the chance of a lifetime. You want to be as fit as possible before you leave for your trip, given other life duties. That means being very precise with your training, alternating weeks of more volume
My entire life I’ve been a non-competitive athlete. I love outdoor sports for the intrinsic satisfaction of a good sweat, a runner’s high, a shared experience, scenic beauty and, of course, some of the thrills (e.g. windsurfing or a good descent). This is not to say I don’t love a good challenge. In fact, I
Chanthaburi, Thailand to Ko Samet 112 km+ Route Details Conditions: Road surface was perfectly paved asphalt, fast flats until Ko Samet. Weather: extremely muggy and hot. At just 12 degrees north of the equator, the extreme heat upon waking up this morning was predictable. It was another sunny and muggy day in Southeastern Thailand and we
Battambang to Phsa Prum/Ban Packard Thai Border – 103 km Route Details Conditions: Good paved roads, light traffic, very little shade, pancake flat for nearly the first 60 km. After a few too many rest days, flying to Siem Reap, Cambodia, touring the Angkorian temples and eating our way through the streets of Siem Reap, we finally
Day 2- Kiouw Kacham to Kasi Hot Springs – 75 km/1235m (4050’) vertical. Route Details. Conditions: Generally good asphalt with some dirt on the hairpin turns. Weather was perfect with coolish windy conditions in the morning and overcast skies in afternoon. The age old question presented itself early this morning as chickens and roosters
