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Sharing the trail

I maintain several trails on our property. There is often work to be done to keep them clear and in good condition for cycling, walking, running and snow shoeing. Every year there are branches to […]

Fat Biking

Fat Biking

Conditions have been great this winter for fat biking. Snowfall amounts have been below average but there is still enough snow for a good ride. Temperatures have been slightly warmer than usual but have mostly […]

Bicycle Touring

Mackinaw City to Petoskey

I left Mackinaw City just after 8am and rode for over an hour before a car passed me from behind. Above – Bike path leading out of Mackinaw City. After stopping for a snack in […]

Bicycling

Cycling in Tucson

On Sunday I rode from Catalina State Park to a hotel near the airport. Most of the ride was on paved bike paths although there was some on road cycling as I neared the airport. […]

Bicycle Touring

Catalina State Park

March 30 I took pretty easy today. After checking out of my hotel I rode about 7 or 8 miles up and down a bike path enjoying the weather. After lunch I headed over to […]

Bicycle Touring

Picacho Peak State Park

I had a pretty good sleep in my tent last night although the temperature felt like it dipped to about 9 Celsius at sunrise. After a fairly simple breakfast of instant oatmeal and a peanut […]

Bicycle Touring

Tempe to Florence

The ride from Tempe to Florence was 57 miles. I left just before 7:30 and arrived just after noon. Sunday morning was a perfect time to ride through the streets of Tempe and Mesa as […]

Bicycle Touring

Surprise to Tempe

Today’s ride was a short one of 42 miles and I arrived at my hotel in Tempe around noon. It was a good morning of riding as much of it was on bike paths. Because […]