Recently I was asked to join a slower group. In the rotation of my training days, it was a low-zone day, so I jumped on. On a… Read more “Help? To speak or not to speak . . . cycling’s learning curve”
My Kingdom for a Yellow Jersey
Now that the Tour frenzy has died down, the rumors come live. Let us look at a few that are swirling around: Froome return? Not another Yellow… Read more “My Kingdom for a Yellow Jersey”
Hydration in Heat and Making a Switch
I have tried them all. Most of them offer the moon and stars. Drink this and no more cramps. Drink this and you don’t have to take… Read more “Hydration in Heat and Making a Switch”
Moving toward a New Adventure
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir Nature has always attracted me. Since I was a very young child, my dad… Read more “Moving toward a New Adventure”
Tips for New Travelers to Europe . . . and those who have not been there in quite a while
Having just returned from Europe, there are so many things that can catch a new traveler by surprise. From my recent trip to France, the Vatican and… Read more “Tips for New Travelers to Europe . . . and those who have not been there in quite a while”
The Amazing Sortir, XI
We were headed home. We knew it was time. Being on a great adventure is draining, but we felt content, kind of like the feeling after a… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, XI”
The Amazing Sortir, X
Our last full day in Rome was packed with expected adventure, the morning we awoke. After a beautiful breakfast in an open air cafe on a side… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, X”
The Amazing Sortir, IX
A traveler can see a lot of a little or a little of a lot. I stated this before, and when on holiday or any trip for… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, IX”
The Amazing Sortir, VIII
The flight from Toulouse, France to Rome, Italy went off without a hitch. One thing that we noticed instantly was the change in humidity. Heat is one… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, VIII”
The Amazing Sortir, VII
Walking out of our apartment and onto the beautifully cobbled street, we were yet again welcomed to Albi with a spectacular morning. It was a race day… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, VII”
