A 12-fight UFC 302 card in Newark, New Jersey, was headlined by a thrilling title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. The co-main event saw Sean Strickland showcase his prowess as one of the top middleweights in the sport. With the event concluded, questions arise about what lies ahead for the top stars. Makhachev…
Pickleball is a sport that has gained popularity in recent years, especially among older adults. It is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a small court with a paddle and a plastic ball. Many people enjoy pickleball for its social and physical benefits, as well as its supposed low-impact nature compared to…
Cyclists are racing to invisible finish lines all over the globe. Kom stands for “King of the Mountain” and is awarded to the rider who has the fastest time on any given course. The finish lines might be anywhere and there are no flaggers, no ambulances and no support staff to monitor these races. So…
To start at the beginning of the trip click here. The forecast today was temps over 105 degrees Fahrenheit. With this in mind and the nearest town more than 50 miles from Mountain Home I thought it wise to strap a 3 liter of water to the top of bike rack on the rear. While…
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…
