As I pass 1,000 bicycle commuting miles, it becomes increasingly clear to me that my converted mountain bike has some limitations. Don’t get me wrong, it has served me well. With the decision to make bicycle commuting a frequent alternative means of transportation, I’ve decided to make an investment in a bicycle designed, from scratch, as a commuter. There are [...]

…for the first time in three days. Picked up some kind of virus or sinus infection that had my head spinning for days. Sinus pain, congestion, runny nose – the full gamut. Doctor visit yesterday earned me some medicine and “official” permission to resume normal physical activities since I no longer had fever and the congestion had not moved into [...]

Last night I attending a meeting of the Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee (which advises the Bexar Metropolitan Planning Organization). There was a full agenda of cycling related topics that were discussed. I found the meeting to be incredibly informative. This was the first time for me to attend a public meeting like this so it was also quite a learning [...]

Mmmm… The sweet taste of a perfect Hazelnut Latte. This was my experience after my father and I biked to Wildfire Coffee – a round-trip distance of around 10 miles. About three weeks ago, I started a weekly “explore San Antonio by bike” ride that occurs on either Saturday or Sunday morning when traffic is less of a factor. Over [...]