I've fallen partially out of the training cycle, due to a loooong stretch (by Northern Californian standards) of wet, rainy weather. Cold weather I can handle; I've got arm and leg warmers, sweatshirts, a good windbreaking jacket, gloves, wool socks, an… more »

As I'm riding daily and preparing for LifeCycle, I'm finding that what goes into my body is important; important enough that I can't just stuff some food in my mouth and call it breakfast. more »

AIDS/LifeCycle riders are expected to provide their own on-road maintenance if they don't want to get picked up and carried to the next rest stop. Since I don't want that to happen, I've put together a tool kit that I keep strapped to my bike. more »