Some people go to church to pray. I prefer to ride my bike. On the open road with the wind roaring in my ears and the clear blue sky all around me, I figure if God isn’t here he (or…

After months of fantasizing about the bike I would buy, IF (and that’s a big if) I could buy a bike, I think I may have stumbled on Mr. Right. And I have to admit it’s a bit of a…

Just back from a rollicking road trip with the fam, to Minneapolis Minnesota. Malls, waterparks (I have seen hell and it looks a lot like a waterpark), hockey game, and the requisite movies with talking animals. Thankfully all of this…

94.5 Miles Ridden2,300 feet climbedMax Speed 40.6 mphTrip time 5h 47 min Our last day. It came way too soon, and my goal was this: by the end of the day, I want to be incapable of pedaling one more…

Miles Ridden 80 Feet Climbed – 3,450 feet Max Speed – 37 mphTrip Time – 5h 14 min Today there was two route options, a long and a short one. The long one was nixed due to some construction, leaving…

Miles Ridden 80.1 Feet Climbed – 1,800 feet Max Speed – 40.8 mph Trip Time – 4h 20 min Packed up this morning to head back to Tombstone. The sun was shining again and the forecast was warm – 26…

76.5 Miles Ridden4,360 feet climbedMax Speed 42.6 mph (68.5 km/h)Trip time 5h 10 minWind: Freaking Ridiculous I have wondered why people around here are so religious. Everywhere you look there are crosses, churches, crucifixes and monasteries. Today we even passed…

74.5 miles ridden1,700 feet climbedMax speed 29.8 mphTrip time 5h 14minWind: 33 gusting to 50 Ho man, what a day. We started chipper and fresh despite the long ride yesterday. We walked into Tombstone for a Walton-style breakfast with a…

86.6 miles ridden4,000 feet climbedMax speed 40 mphTrip time 5h11m PAC Tour is a run like a well-oiled machine. Every possible logistic is considered to ensure the rider’s safety and comfort (ok, they couldn’t do much about the shitty hotel…

86.6 miles ridden4,000 feet climbedMax speed 40 mphTrip time 5h11m PAC Tour is a run like a well-oiled machine. Every possible logistic is considered to ensure the rider’s safety and comfort (ok, they couldn’t do much about the shitty hotel…