Whew, it seems to take me longer and longer after each cycling adventure to finish the eBook. I think, perhaps, that completing the eBook means the trip is officially over and so I procrastinate. But, finally ... my Biking Burgundy eBook is complete and on my Etsy page. Here's the link. I wasn't quite sure … Continue reading My Biking Burgundy eBook is Finally Finished and Available on Etsy…
How To Pack for a Bike Trip
My cycling adventure in the French Alps is a month away, which means it’s time to start thinking about one of the most crucial aspects of any trip: packing. A bad pack can ruin a bike trip. And so, here’s what I’ve learned over the years … Tools On my first four big trips (1990, … Continue reading How To Pack for a Bike Trip
Back to Annecy and the French Alps
I just booked my October cycling trip: Annecy and the French Alps. For those of you who are regular readers of this blog, first, thanks, I appreciate it. And second, you may remember that I was in Annecy (as well as nearby Cluses) in 2022 and climbed a bunch of cols from these two towns. … Continue reading Back to Annecy and the French Alps
My Burgundy Cycling Adventure is Now Finie
It’s over … 11 rides and 452 miles through Burgundy from Beaune and Tournus. I didn’t know what to expect of Burgundy in terms of cycling. All I knew about this region was wine, wine, wine. Expensive wine. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Everything here revolves around the production of wine. What I didn’t know was … Continue reading My Burgundy Cycling Adventure is Now Finie
A Ridge Too Far … And Then One More
I learned something very important about myself on yesterday ride (63.86 miles and 2,849 feet of climbing): Age and injuries have finally caught up to me … and I have limits. Damn … I don’t like this whole limits thing one bit. But it’s true. Yesterday’s ride was my 7th consecutive day of riding, the … Continue reading A Ridge Too Far … And Then One More
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