A daring world traveler slain by a careless driver
I just heard the bad news about Ian Hibell. If you don’t know about him, and you ride a bike, check out this link. Better yet, check out his book, Into Remote Places. It’s a classic.
I can only hope that when I’m 74 I’ll be able to ride from the UK to Greece, as Ian […]
Umbrella pines and the Pontine Marshes
I woke up to a cold fog, and couldn’t wait to get back on my bike and start moving. I was in the Pontine Marshes, and the Romans were in a hurry to get through, too, when they built the via Appia.
Here the Appian Way shoots forward in a perfectly straight line. the Romans probably […]
Want an easy bike ride to start out?
Even just a 10 minute bike ride a few days a week will have you looking and feeling better by the end of the month. But if you’re a beginner, you might feel daunted.
Fear not! I can show you a safe bike ride in your home town. I’ve been networking with bikers all over the […]
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It’s getting around on your own power, and more. It's a symbol of anything you do to become more independent. If you want it to, bicycling will constantly challenge your limits, physically and mentally.
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