BEAUNE, France – Today was my first ride in Burgundy and … it reminded me why I love cycling here in France. But first, I have to admit … I wasn’t feeling it yesterday when I arrived in Beaune, in the rain, after three days of trains from Hathersage and then London (we visited relatives … Continue reading And So it Begins: Burgundy and the Voie des Vignes
Author: Steve Wartenberg
How A Woman Should Pedal A Wheel
Here's an interesting diagram from 1896. I'm not sure if women and men were supposed to pedal differently (why would they?), but this is what the experts said back then ... make of it what you will! If you're curious about "back pedaling (the diagram in the middle): This was how they braked back then.
What’s Your 2024 Cycling Adventure? I’m Set on Burgundy …
Happy New Year everyone. I hope you all have an exciting cycling adventure (or two) planned for 2024. I’m finalizing a spring trip to the Burgundy region, with bases in Beaune and Tournus. I’ve never been to this region, and it looks like great cycling on quiet roads and bike paths through vineyards and villages, … Continue reading What’s Your 2024 Cycling Adventure? I’m Set on Burgundy …
Plum Pudding: The Ultimate Energy Bar!
So, back in December 1896 ... this happened: Back in December 1896, an ingenious New York entrepreneur came up with the idea of selling warm plum pudding to hungry cyclists. And so, he had a tricycle restaurant built. According to the article: “The plan of the bicyclist caterer is to start out early New Year … Continue reading Plum Pudding: The Ultimate Energy Bar!
I’m Itching for this Cycling Trip to End
It’s over, my 16th French bike adventure is complete (and the hiking/touring portion of the trip with Susan has begun). Before I sum up my new cycling adventure and all the great riding, I’ll explain the “itching” headline. We (Justin and I) initially thought the growing and painful infestation on my upper right and then … Continue reading I’m Itching for this Cycling Trip to End
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