This was a great ride! Three four folks were there, but I never did see Kaydee…either way – we had a blast as always. I remembered now why I like this route. It has some great rollers that are very fast – but more importantly, you can find just about every type and style of… Continue Reading
2013 Pedaling The Prairie – Hempstead, TX – 24, 45, 55, 71 mile routes
This map has all track routes included; if you want the individual TCX files, visit the Ready2Roll Cycling site and check under Communications–>Houston–>Maps. This is a relatively flat route with some rollers and the annual event is pretty large – be forewarned. Continue Reading
Zube Park Drop-In Ride
We are riding from Zube Park and following the Jerky Run with Bulldog extension route tomorrow. We will roll 8:30-ish for anyone who might want to drop in. The calendar plug-in on the site has some bugs in it, so I am posting it here until I can fix the calendar. It will be moved… Continue Reading
Sergeant J.R. Hatch Park Volleyball Court to Fulshear – Fulshear, TX – 74 miles
Click on the Download link above for the GPX file. Continue Reading
How do I get notified when someone posts to a category?
If you want to get updates via email for any of the post categories, go to your profile and choose the type of subscription that you want to receive and you will get an email at whatever interval you choose. Continue Reading
Tip to keep your hands and feet warm
I got a great tip from Mark over at the Westheimer Bike Barn that has worked for me; he said that an “old timer” once told him…before you put your wool socks on, get some antiperspirant and slather all over your feet – real good – especially between your toes; then rub into your hands… Continue Reading
Let’s say you want to keep pedaling from…say West Coast to East Coast?
Some of you know the line – for God’s sake, keep pedaling…you may be wondering why I didn’t just choose – keeppedaling.com, as that would be appropriate (I guess). Well, I should have posted this some time ago. But you should take the time and read the story there of a man (and a group)… Continue Reading
Frost Bike 50 – Cypress, TX – 57 miles
No printable version yet. Continue Reading
How do I keep from getting deydrated?
Drink lots of fluids, like water! The day before a ride is the time to hydrate; drink lots of water the day before. During the ride, try to drink a little from your water bottle about every 15 minutes throughout the ride and when you stop at a rest stop – drink even more. Many… Continue Reading
How’s that GPS and Smartphone working for ya!?
So here’s a tip for you – thank me later…or don’t thank me at all – but this could, and likely will, happen to you at some point if you are an avid road cyclist. DON’T RELY COMPLETELY ON YOUR ELECTRONIC DOO-DAD FOR YOUR ROUTE. You should always (this doesn’t mean sometime) have a printed… Continue Reading