The Art of Bike-Trip Packing: Nothing Butt the Best & High-Tech Underwear

October 21, 2020October 23, 2020 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 2 Comments

I hate when this happens: My tubes of butt balm and sunscreen are next to one another in the bathroom, look similar and … yep! … I mistook the sunscreen for the butt balm, and rubbed some of it, well, you know where I rubbed it. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about the … Continue reading The Art of Bike-Trip Packing: Nothing Butt the Best & High-Tech Underwear

Cyclist-on-Cyclist Crime: Oh, the Carnage

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 8 Comments

Hey you ... flying by in the spandex ... please slow down and pass that woman pushing the baby stroller up ahead safely! I’ve been riding the multi-use paths a lot lately, and have noticed way too many of my fellow cyclists doing a lot of rude, dumb and downright dangerous things. You know: All … Continue reading Cyclist-on-Cyclist Crime: Oh, the Carnage

My Favorite French Rides (#1): A Brilliant Day along the Dordogne

October 18, 2020October 21, 2020 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 2 Comments

Since I’m forbidden (and too scared) to fly to France and cycle, here’s a story from exactly a year ago, from before ... well, you know what it's before of ... in the beautiful Dordogne region … I think I owe the Dordogne an apology. But first, a little deviation … and some amazingly good … Continue reading My Favorite French Rides (#1): A Brilliant Day along the Dordogne

I’m a Franco-Cyclo-Phile … Because France is the Best Country for Cycling

October 13, 2020October 15, 2020 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 3 Comments

I'm a total Franco-cyclo-phile because France is the best country for cycling … in my opinion. And, I credit/blame the Paris Air Show and the Tour de France for my 15 bike trips and 15,000 miles of cycling through this amazing country. Although not necessarily in that order. Let me explain … Back in the … Continue reading I’m a Franco-Cyclo-Phile … Because France is the Best Country for Cycling

Cycling in the Age of COVID

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 2 Comments

I should be cycling in France right now, riding through some incredible scenery, blogging every evening and working on another Biking France eBook or two. That was the plan. I’m not, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions. I’m explaining, not complaining, because: Overall, I’m doing OK. A bit bored, but healthy and able … Continue reading Cycling in the Age of COVID