Extreme Cycling

Extreme Cycling

Extreme Cycling I’m not an extreme cyclist. I don’t do high speed desert cycling. I don’t race in the Tour de France. I don’t even really race. If I do ride in a race, my goal is to finish, not win. I’m not an extreme cyclist. But here lately, the weather has been...
Extreme Cycling

Rain Rain Go Away

I usually LOVE rain. It makes waterfalls and I like chasing waterfalls. I do NOT stick to the rivers and lakes like I’m used to. But today, I want to ride my bike. I don’t care to ride on a wet bike path. I have a gravel bike and it can make it. But with...
July 4th Bike Ride

July 4th Bike Ride

Today marks our (Me and my future wife) annual July 4th Bike Ride. Only I had to work July 4th so we did it today, July 6th. We did 23 miles! It was in the 80s, comfortable, and a little windy to cool us down a bit. The trail has rolling hills and we got a bit over...
Friends of the Tunnel Hill State Trail

Friends of the Tunnel Hill State Trail

I’ve told my story many many many times. Tunnel Hill State Trail… It’s where I first rode a bicycle as an adult. I rode the bike in an attempt to lose weight and promote better health. What I didn’t know then was that I would fall desperately...
Bought me a Gravel Bike

Bought me a Gravel Bike

I started cycling as an adult 12 years ago. I got into it as a way to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. However, after my first-time riding (after not riding since I was a kid), I fell deeply in love with cycling. Throughout the years, I eventually found...