As a MAMIL, I’ve made the requisite pilgramages to both Mallorca and Girona (many times), but I’ve also realized that I need to broaden some…
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Category: Travel, Rides, and Routes
Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part VII: What a Tool
Although I’ve touched on this in previous posts, deciding what tools to bring along is both an art and a science. There are many factors…
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Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part VI: Another Mousetrap
Travel is addicting, it freshens your mind, broadens your horizons, expands your world view, adds to your list of cliches, and so much more. It…
View More Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part VI: Another MousetrapTraveling With a Bike Sucks, Part V: What About Disc Brakes?
Disc brakes are awesome because they can slow and even stop a MAMIL-scale mass (ass?) quickly. I have road bikes with rim brakes, and I…
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The Wight Stuff- Sampling Gravel on the Isle of Wight and King Alfred’s Way
“We’re going up there, mate, and it’s fucking steep. But don’t worry, lunch first.” Kelv pointed to a white slash cut in an open C-shape…
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Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part IV: Will the EVOC Gear Backpack Beat the Patagonia Black Hole Duffle?
Travel is coming back at a frightening speed, and airports are going to be crazy for 2022. Prices are skyrocketing, hotels are filling up, and…
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Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part III: A Better Mousetrap
I’ve flown with several types of cases, all covered in some fashion in other posts on this site. Full-sized hard shells, soft cases, hard S&S…
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Travel Will Return Soon, Plan Now
2020 has had some issues, to say the least. As we approach the end of this Annus Horribilis, there are glimmers of hope that vaccines…
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Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part II: How To Ease The Pain
A loyal reader and I have been trading emails over the last few days about the pitfalls of traveling with a bike. The nice thing…
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Argeles-Gazost, France
Just south of Lourdes is a gateway to the Pyrenees, Argeles-Gazost. This small town sits at the base of the Hautacam and offers easy access…
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