Happy New Year! Time to reflect on my year-end total mileage and key milestones for 2009 (thanks to Garmin Connect which lets me track all of this).  It has been an incredible year for my cycling!  Here are some mileage totals and some key events that made 2009 an amazing journey on two wheels. Mileage Totals: Commuting: 2,118  (biking to [...]

While my little bicycle tour is fresh in my mind, I wanted to take the opportunity to document some of the key insights and lessons learned so I can make my next bicycle tour even more enjoyable. So, without further adieu, here they are in no particular order: Sunscreen is a must for any trip. Period. Better planning for water [...]

Yesterday I completed a 65-mile, 6.5 hour journey from my home in San Antonio to the town of Fredericksburg, Texas on my bicycle. It was an amazing experience and a true physical/mental challenge. It was a physical challenge because: Much of the route involved climbing, including a long, curvy climb with a 3% grade. Oh…did I forget to mention? This [...]

As I write this, I am making final preparations for my 68-mile journey from my house in San Antonio, TX to the town of Fredericksburg, TX. As a road, mountain and commuting cyclist it was only natural that I instantly gravitated to the sense of adventure and freedom that bicycle touring offers. A few months ago I joined the Adventure [...]

In a few hours I’ll be driving south to beautiful Corpus Christi, Texas for the 6th Annual Conquer The Coast bike ride. My brother-in-law David and I will be doing the 65-mile tour around Corpus Christi Bay while my Dad, brother and nephew will participate in the 25-mile ride. This is an exciting event for a couple of reasons. One, [...]

Robert Hollandsworth is a man on a journey. A bicycle tour he started on December 30th, 2008 with no predetermined route or end date. Read his journal. I hope you’ll be inspired as much as I have. Cycle For Life He’s battled strong winds and super chilly nights. He’s encountered challenges. Through it all, however, he’s helped and has been [...]

What a great story! CNN Article : 81-year-old bicyclist begins 2,000-mile charity trek