I should have known I was in trouble when I “read” the “English” instructions for mounting the bicycle mirror. It was like they were describing a car and I only knew about travel by horse. No. It was Continue Reading
Best Gear – High Visibility Sunglasses
Here are my reasons for wearing sunglasses, particularly when bicycling: They keep my eyes from getting dry from wind or general air movement. They help my eyes adjust to changes in lighting Continue Reading
Who Was That Woman in the Leopard Print Full Body Swim Suit at the Emmett Sprint Triathlon 2013
The crowd gasped as my leopard-spotted form burst up out of the water of Black Canyon Reservoir. I had just finished the most comfortable triathlon swim of my 4 sprint triathlon career, and I felt Continue Reading
I Never Thought I’d Buy a High Tech Bicycle Seat for Riding Comfort
Some things are embarrassing to ask about at the bike shop. Like, "Do you have a special seat so that I will not be rubbed raw and in constant pain?" And then you find out that nearly EVERY serious Continue Reading
Why I Wear Special Bicycle Gloves – Summer Edition
Have you ever wondered how much of biking gear is truly practical and what is just for show? I am learning that most of it has a basis in real perceived need, either for comfort or for safety. The Continue Reading