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 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 | Jul 6, 2012 | cycling gear, cycling philosophy, places, preparation, videos
Over the last few years I have systematically pedaled my way across the U.S.A (Trip Blog Here), with each segment trip getting progressively more ambitious as I got stronger and faster. I decided to re-do the very first trip (Tucson Arizona to El Paso Texas) that took...
by bernie | Oct 31, 2011 | cycling gear, cycling philosophy, preparation, videos
This video summarizes the spare parts, tools and nutrition I’m bringing along on the 500-mile solo ride through the Arizona / Mexico desert and mountains.
by bernie | Sep 23, 2011 | cycling gear, preparation, videos
This video compares the differences in my bike trip preparation from 1998, when I first attempted pedaling from Arizona to Texas, and my current approach to getting ready to pedal 500 miles in five days:
by bernie | Sep 19, 2011 | preparation
On one of my long day segments on a past cycling trip (san diego to tucson by way of yuma) I experienced a loss of energy due to poor hydration management. Here’s an article by the Globe and Mail that speaks to managing your sodium levels and water intake while...
