It's been a long time, much too long, since I've been in Aix-en-Provence. I think the last time was 2007. But I'm back ... and when I arrived yesterday, late in the afternoon, from Paris, my rental bike was waiting for me at the Hotel Cardinal. Here it is ... Nice, right? I brought the … Continue reading Back in Aix-en-Provence and Off to See Cezanne’s Mountain …
Everything I Ever Wrote, Volume 1: The Funny Ones
This isn't exactly cycling-centric, but, like you, I have many other interests. This is the Introduction and first 8 (of 81) chapters from my new eBook of columns, plus a few of Susan's many photos from the book. If you'd like to purchase the entire eBook, it's on my Etsy page along with all my … Continue reading Everything I Ever Wrote, Volume 1: The Funny Ones
The Story of Baby Bliss: The World’s Largest Cyclist
My last post was about Arthur Roadhouse, the boy who rode a bike despite having "no legs and but one arm," according to the 1895 article below. Here's the link. Today: Baby Bliss! Baby Bliss became a national sensation at an early age and remained in the spotlight – and in the newspapers – for … Continue reading The Story of Baby Bliss: The World’s Largest Cyclist
The Life, Legend & History-Making Ride of Charles “Mile-A-Minute” Murphy
“I can’t see,” shouted Charles Minthorn Murphy. A cloud of dust and cinders enveloped the cyclist as he pedaled furiously on plank-covered railroad tracks behind a specially equipped train car filled with railroad officials, timers and newspapermen. It was June 30, 1899, and Murphy, one of the top bike racers of the early to mid … Continue reading The Life, Legend & History-Making Ride of Charles “Mile-A-Minute” Murphy
Shorter and Steeper … or Longer and a Little Less Steep?
I returned my bike to the shop a couple hours ago (in the rain) … and my hotel room feels empty without it. Then again, I can go to the bathroom tonight without tripping over it. During my final two rides: I saw something pretty unexpected and cool two days ago, and yesterday I went too … Continue reading Shorter and Steeper … or Longer and a Little Less Steep?
The Biking France Blog 