Three Days in the Pyrenees

My wife and I spent a majority of August on our honeymoon in Europe. Most of it was spent eating our way through Spain, but we did plan some cycling in the French Pyrenees. A slightly masochistic idea, tackling world class mountains as seen in the mountain stages of the Tour de France. The Col... Continue Reading →

Breath Deep

This post is not backed by any scientific trials, just theory mixed with a little personal experience. Breathing deeply should be an every day practice. Vary the reasons for deep breaths. I believe an increase in frequency and size of breaths will leave you feeling better. How often do you feel invigorated after a marathon... Continue Reading →

23rd Annual Tour de Bronx

Here it is, Monday morning and I am sore. The good kind of sore. Feels like I worked hard over the weekend, something a good stretch will address. Part of this beautiful weekend consisted of attendance of the Far Hills Hunt, a series of horse races, but mainly a social gathering where one stands for... Continue Reading →

Kansas Chronicles: Part I – Kansas City, MO to Newton, KS

Kansas was a pivotal state for me. A state with contradicting reviews. Boring was a description, flat, another. Tales of Kansans' generosity and overall kindness reigned supreme no matter what was said about the land. It was a state in which I would meet some amazing people that will forever be part of me. These... Continue Reading →

On the Road: Coney Island, NY

Long gone are the days of endless touring and constant adventure. Rides are typically limited to weekends or more likely, mornings or afternoons. An apartment feels like a ball and chain, not allowing you to venture further than daylight hours will allow. There are upsides to this are full sized air pumps, home cooked meals... Continue Reading →

On the Road: New York City to Greenwood Lake & Back

Over the weekend Adair and I jumped on our bikes for a casual 120 mile roundtrip, to see some family and camp under the stars. Putting our faith in Google Maps, we took off Saturday morning to New Jersey by the way of the George Washington Bridge. It wasn't as early of a morning as... Continue Reading →

On the Road: Rickreall to Astoria, OR

Today I have an interview with the PR company that handles the Philadelphia Children's Alliance. I was planning to prepare some notes prior to the call, but wanted to finish this blog post first. That was a tremendous idea as finishing this post allowed me to put many of the experiences in perspective. Please enjoy... Continue Reading →

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