So it begins – landing at OKC airport, unpacking and assembling the bike and cycling south to Norman in preparation for 600+miles in six days. Temperature was 31C/89F with a headwind out of the south at 10mph and gusting to 20mph. I planned my daily mileage...
Over the last few years I have systematically pedaled my way across the U.S.A (Trip Blog Here), with each segment trip getting progressively more ambitious as I got stronger and faster. I decided to re-do the very first trip (Tucson Arizona to El Paso Texas) that took...
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.
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:
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 speaks to managing your sodium levels and water intake while...
