Review: Burley Travoy
“Cool! What is that?!” That’s a typical response I get when riding my bicycle with the Burley Travoy attached. The Travoy is an attention getter both because of it’s unique look and it’s uncanny ability in a manner of seconds to add cargo carrying utility to nearly any bike. I have used my Travoy to: Carry all the equipment I [...]
2011 : A Year in Review
In 2011, riding my bicycle to/from work helped me avoid purchasing 100 gallons of gasoline which put just over $300 back in my pocket. Thank you, bicycle! Thanks to Garmin Connect it’s easy to look back and analyze my 2011 bicycle mileage: Transportation: 1,190 miles (commuting, errands) Training: 607 miles (prep for cycling events like Tour de Cure) Fitness: 240 miles [...]
10 Things I Love About Bicycle Commuting
I was born a bicycle commuter in June 2008 when gas prices flirted with $4 a gallon. Nearly 6,000 miles later, I’m still trying to make the 21 mile roundtrip bicycle commute at least twice a week. What has held my interest in bicycle commuting over the past three years? Time for a Top 10 list! The “never stops amazing [...]
Review : Cygolite HotShot
The “HotShot” is an appropriate name for this impressive new bicycle tail light. It is quickly becoming my favorite light. That speaks volumes given some of the incredible new lights on the market like the Radbot 1000 and Planet Bike’s Superflash Turbo. What makes the “HotShot” such a contender is that it offers: An industry leading 2-watts of power at [...]
Blanco Bicycle Tour Highlights
“Really!?! C’mon!” That’s what I shouted as the road ahead once again climbed skyward. I was amazed at how much time I spent spinning, spinning, spinning at a speed of between 3-5mph. The hills were taking me to school and reminding me that my calculation of a 10mph average speed was a foolhardy gesture. Somehow by the grace of God [...]
