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About bernie

Cyclist, Internet Marketing Consultant, Composer

Episode 6 – Tombstone AZ to Douglas AZ (Mexican Border)

Posted on February 29, 2012 by bernie

The latest installment of my Phoenix to El Paso solo bike ride.

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Episode 5 – Tucson to Tombstone 88 Mile Cycle RIde

Posted on November 25, 2011 by bernie

This cycling day was framed by 100 degree weather and an 88-mile ride uphill into the wind

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Episode 4: Phoenix to Tucson – 105 miles – first day in the saddle

Posted on November 7, 2011 by bernie

Day started with a flight from Toronto to Phoenix, followed by a 105-mile bike ride in 100 deg F tempurature

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Episode 3: Cycling Trip Gear

Posted on October 31, 2011 by bernie

This video summarizes the spare parts, tools and nutrition I’m bringing along on the 500-mile solo ride through the Arizona / Mexico desert and mountains.

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American Airlines sucks big time when it come to bicycles

Posted on October 31, 2011 by bernie

Air Canada – $55 dollars to take my bike on a plane SouthWest – $50 American Airlines – $175!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s the last time I use AA.

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Douglas Arizona makes the news

Posted on October 13, 2011 by bernie

Part of my Phoenix to El Paso solo cycle ride includes Douglas, Arizona

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Episode 2 – Cycling Trip Preparation – Part 1 of 2

Posted on September 23, 2011 by bernie

This video compares the differences in my bike trip preparation from 1998, when I first attempted pedaling from Arizona to Texas, and my current approach to getting ready to pedal 500 miles in five days:

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Hyponatremia – managing your sodium levels

Posted on September 19, 2011 by bernie

On one of my long day segments on a past cycling trip (san diego to tucson by way of yuma) I experienced a loss of energy due to poor hydration management. Here’s an article by the Globe and Mail that … Continue reading →

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Episode 1 -Tucson to El Paso Redux – Cycling Routes Then and Now

Posted on August 29, 2011 by bernie

This video describes the changes in the Arizona-New Mexico-Texas bike route, from the first trip thirteen years ago, to the planned trip this October, cutting the time to pedal the trip from eight days down to four days.

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Welcome to my new cycling blog

Posted on August 17, 2011 by bernie

Over the last decade I have undertaken a series of trips that resulted in my cycling across the United States of America, taking me from San Diego CA to Tucson AZ, Tucson to El Paso TX, El Paso to San … Continue reading →

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