Is this blog for you?

This blog is made to help folks find good, safe, scenic rides and to provide no-nonsense info on training, equipment, and other cycling stuff. If you're a racer, this probably isn't for you. If you just love pedaling a bike and seeing the world around you and/or getting in shape, then you might be able to find some good stuff here.

I'm a typical MAMIL (middle-aged man in lycra): I don't race but I spend a good 4-5+ hours on my bike a week; typically at 15-17 mph. I seek out hills and avoid highways whenever possible. I have a touring/gravel-ready bike (Salsa Vaya), a skinny-tire road bike (Scott Solace), and a shiny new Giant Trance 2 mountain bike.

I live in southwest Austin but I travel a lot and bring a bike when I can. You'll find lots of good routes in the Texas Hill Country as well as many around the state. I've done some riding in California and quite a bit in Colorado (you can find 'em on my Strava profile).

Most likely, this is a blog that few will see and will serve more as a personal journal than any kind of public resource but I welcome your comments and questions and will reply.

I've been riding off-and-on since the early 80s. It's added a lot to my life and keeps me healthy, physically and emotionally. There are folks who know a lot more about maintenance, training, touring, equipping and other things bike-related but I still think I have something to offer here. 

Sound like you? Then read on!