by bernie | May 24, 2014 | cycling gear
Well, that was a long hot windy day Things I learned: – Day starts with a slight breeze from the south, allowing a reasonable average speed of 16+ mph. – Breeze turns into a headwind of 20mph as the day warms up and bike speed drops to 12mph and adds 2...
by bernie | May 23, 2014 | places, preparation
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...
by bernie | May 22, 2014 | places
And yes, the snakes were out on the road
by bernie | May 18, 2014 | places, preparation
My last longish ride before I fly to OKC on Thursday. Man that was cold and windy. Fortunately I had my “b man” superhero outfit with me:
by bernie | May 9, 2014 | places
Ok, I now know my daily destinations for my “600 miles in 6 days” – I fly into OKC, assemble my bike at the airport and pedal off to a Best Western. Then: Day 1 – OKC to Madill – 106 mi Day 2 – Madill to Dallas – 95 mi Day 3...