More Signs You’re A Cycling Fanatic: From Lots of Fanatical Readers/Riders

I'm not alone! There are plenty of cycling fanatics out there, and my recent post on the warning signs struck a chord of recognition with so many of you. Scores of reader/riders commented, confessed, felt a little better ... and then probably went for a long ride. So, here's my follow-up post with several of … Continue reading More Signs You’re A Cycling Fanatic: From Lots of Fanatical Readers/Riders

More Squirrel Squashing Stories: Plus Skunks, Groundhogs, Snakes and Other Critters You’ve Run Over On Your Bike

Wow, it seems a lot of us and our bikes have squashed some critters. My recent post about riding over a squirrel, and what happened next, seems to have brought back a lot of painful memories. I heard from cyclists who've had a similar experience with a squirrel, or another kind of creature. And from … Continue reading More Squirrel Squashing Stories: Plus Skunks, Groundhogs, Snakes and Other Critters You’ve Run Over On Your Bike

The Tour de Trump: The Story of this Actual & Very Real Bike Race

Donald Trump and cycling … there’s actually a connection.  The Tour de Trump bike race was held in 1989 and 1990. It was somewhat successful, gave a bit of a boost to the sport of cycling and morphed into the much-more successful Tour DuPont. “I would like to make this the equivalent of the Tour … Continue reading The Tour de Trump: The Story of this Actual & Very Real Bike Race

Sink Laundry: The Sequel, With Tips & Advice From More Cycling Fanatics

I thought I was an expert on doing bike-trip, sink laundry, until I wrote this post about it … and discovered I have a lot to learn. From you. I got scores of comments, tips and pointers, most of which were pretty darn good. So, thank you … and here’s the accumulated wisdom from several … Continue reading Sink Laundry: The Sequel, With Tips & Advice From More Cycling Fanatics