Bike Ride Stories

Over the course of the past couple of weeks I've asked myself whether I am ready for Mt. Tam and the best answer I can give is I'm c...

With lengthy double-digit gradient climbs looming, I decided to go with ultraconservative super-wide range gearing of 34-46 in front and 11-...

Which bike to ride -- the coolest looking but not quite broken in Toei; the very practical (34x32 low gear, a 46x11 high, and a dynamo hub) ...

Prologue I went into the 2009 Central Coast Double (“CCD”) with low expectations. I wanted to finish this ride to keep alive my quest for co...

I left with the 5:00 group and took it easy up Diablo. On the descent, the winds were blowing me all over the road. I've never had to pe...

2009 Solvang Double Report My ride in the 2009 Solvang Double was meant to be a “training ride” for more challenging double centuries that...

Eastern Sierra Double After thoroughly enjoyable rides Solvang Spring Double and DMD I sought to complete my California Triple Crown at Ea...