It's been a couple of weeks since we got back from France, from biking in Bordeaux (just me) and then Provence (Susan and me). And I'm a little lethargic. And sad. And have only been on two rides since we returned. What's up with that? Hey, it's been really cold the last few weeks. That's … Continue reading The Post French-Bike Trip Depression

Every great bike trip must come to an end. Otherwise, you can't start planning the next one. Or the one after that. Shhhh ... don't tell Susan. She's still a little jet lagged. I'm home, in Columbus, Ohio USA ... and have started writing my next eBook: Biking Bordeaux: The Villages, Vineyards and Atlantic Coast. … Continue reading I’m Back From Bordeaux and Provence … And Writing About My Adventures

My "epic" bike adventure in Bordeaux and Provence is coming to an end. And so, Steve: What have you learned this past month and 1,100 miles? *Well, for one thing: If you ever find yourself drinking a beer directly from the can while eating sausage in bed, you may want to rethink the entire situation. … Continue reading You Learn A Few Things on An Epic Bike Trip In France (I Hope)…

I’m back in Paris, sitting in my hotel room (the Hotel Saint Jacques on the Rue des Ecoles) and … It’s raining, I’m sipping some tea … and a little sad all the cycling in Bordeaux is over: 1,048 miles in 20 days. Time to get a little reflective and try to sum up my … Continue reading Biking Bordeaux: It’s a Wrap …

A set of rapidly disintegrating bike-shoe cleats ... and soggy bike shoes. These are today's topics. So, a few days ago, I started having trouble getting my cleats into my clips ... took a look, and discovered ... Uh-oh; I need some new cleats. And pronto. Guess they couldn't handle the cobblestone streets of St … Continue reading Bike Shoes: The Windows to the Soles of Your Feet