Dogs do a lot of things that might annoy us, like barking at everything, digging up the yard, or chewing on furniture. Sometimes, they run away or act aggressive toward people and other dogs. These behaviors happen when dogs have too much energy with no way to let it out. It’s not just a training…
Like many homeowners our central ducted heat pump gave up the ghost. We installed it new around 20 years ago and had to decide what to do next. So I called the same company that installed it 20 years ago and when I got the estimate to simply replace the existing unit with a new…
Riding indoors may seem a bit monotonous to some, it did to me at first as well but over time is has grown to become my primary source of cardio. If the thought of sweating away inside the convenience of your own home seems like a completely foreign concept let me explain some of the…
To start on Day one click here. Today was the day I learned to dislike major interstate freeways. I-84 was not designed for cyclists. While I did learn to enjoy the massive momentary tail-wind from passing semi trucks, the constant threat of certain death wears on a person. As always first order of the day…
It can be done. The above before and after photos capture the remarkable change my body went through in 8 months. It wasn’t a fad diet and total exercise time per day was limited to about 30 minutes. After basically 13 years of doing zero exercise and eating way too much I was slightly out…
To start at the beginning of this trip click here. I was still pondering my luck of meeting that nice couple who gave me the suggestion of attending the bike convention in South Dakota. Everyone that I had met to date was super friendly and all wanting to offer me assistance in anyway they could….
Contrary to the opinion of a recent article by Eben Weiss from Outsideonline where he argues that they only make sense for the professional cyclist, carbon bikes have won me over hands down. Why? Ride Quality. If you ride anywhere besides the super smooth surfaces of brand new bicycle paths, you want a carbon bike….
If you want to start at the beginning of the trip click here. Lakeview to just outside Riley Oregon 125 miles.. First item of the day after getting packed up was food. Quickly found a cafe in Lakeview and ordered enough food for 3 people. I recall the waitress asking if other people would be…
Dogs have always held a special place in our hearts with their loyalty, companionship, and the endearing way they communicate their emotions. As pet owners, we often wonder what goes on in their minds, and one question that frequently arises is, “What do dogs dream about?” Just like humans, dogs experience a world of dreams…
If you want to start at the beginning of this trip click here. Rolled out of Wes’s house around 6am after consuming a large breakfast of cheddar cheese, eggs and bacon courtesy yet again of Wes’s wife Donna. The goal for today was 95 miles to Lakeview. No more mountain passes to deal with only…
