cdmCyclist

The first whiff of Spring and I’m itching to get out on the bike for a week-long tour. For so long I’ve wondered, what kind of cyclist am I? As of today, I’m a touring cyclist. It comes from my interest in ultra-light backpacking. I’m not drilling holes in my toothbrush, but I do count [… Read More]

Now that Spring is upon us, I’m dreaming of bike touring trips. I don’t want to be a pest, but I was curious… How is my semi-custom bike coming along? I know the first step was the custom paint job. So I called Rivendell yesterday asking for an update. Can Keven call you back? He [… Read More]

Are you prone to wanderlust? I am. I love planning getaways, the longer the better. I’m also prone to mild bouts of depression and I’d been feeling blue since returning from a 10-day bike tour along the Erie Canal. I was inspired to undertake such a long distance ride by Russ and Laura of PathLessPedaled, [… Read More]

It’s time for the last few preparations as I finalize my bike for the Erie Canal ride coming up in just a few weeks. Campus Wheeelworks in Buffalo wants the bike shipped to them 2 weeks prior to my departure — one week for shipping and the balance for reassembly. Then I’ll be ready to [… Read More]

I’ve wanted to take this trip for a year: tour the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany, about 400 miles. I get my chance next month. It’ll be a good tour for a rookie and I’ve talked my best friend from high school into joining me. The route is mostly flat; picture the tow path [… Read More]