RecumBum

This Sunday is the annual Cider Mill Century, rolling out of the Louisburg Cider Mill onto the roads of Miami County, Kansas. Last year, the Cider Mill Century was my first 100-mile ride, and what a glorious day it was. This year, I’m trying to decide whether to ride the recumbent or the mountain bike. [...]

I have a confession to make. I’ve been unfaithful. Many times over. The last month or so, largely since I got back from BAK, I’ve been riding the mountain bike almost exclusively. It’s not that I’ve given up on the recumbent — far from it — but my interests have expanded. I haven’t been writing [...]

I purchased a Eureka Pinnacle Pass 2XTA as a replacement for an old dome tent that must have been 25 years old. The old tent was still largely functional, though definitely showing its age. Here are the criteria I used when selecting the new tent: Easier to set up and take down – The old [...]

Wow, what a month! My goal for the month was 500 miles. I ended up with over 1000. Good grief. Actually, the total was 1056 miles, with 638 of those on the Django, and 418 on the mountain bike. Year-to-date, I’m at 3346 miles, well over my target goal of 2050 miles. Highlights: Lone Star [...]