Pedaling Thoughts

Thoughts, conversations and reflections from my head while I am pedaling my bike for hours.

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On reflection

What do you think about all day? Not probably something you think about that often. Reflective practice was something I learned during my nursing training. Its definition is: - Reflective practice is a process where individuals think critically about their actions and...
What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

People have pet names for things, especially pets obviously. I’ve had dogs in my life called:...

Your Health – Your Choice

Your Health – Your Choice

After Psycho I spent some time getting all of my health issues sorted. I took a bit more control...

Psycho to Psycho

Psycho to Psycho

After Psycho in October 2023, I was feeling pretty good. I did however pick up a chest infection,...

Psycho 48. (October 2023)

Psycho 48. (October 2023)

Psycho 48. (October 2023)   Like a lot of Endurance Cycling events , Psycho has a few...

Chemo Christmas

Chemo Christmas

On November 30th 2022, a couple of months after dragging myself and my bike from Vancouver up to...

Pedaling Thoughts

Pedaling Thoughts

Pedaling thoughts What is a blog actually? What’s it for? Why do one? Just a few of the questions...

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

My new bike   Before any of you worry about my relationship with Irma, she is great and now...

Zwifting!

Zwifting!

What is Zwift? Who are Zwifter’s? Where the hell is Watopia?   Some of the questions I had...

Sebring 24

Sebring 24

Me, and my impulses, have often led to some crazy adventures, meeting many great people and/or...

Back in the saddle

After I crossed the finish line at Boston in 2018, and dipped my bike into the Atlantic, in the...

Irma is Home

Irma is Home

Irma is Home This post was made last weekend but not posted (sorry I got busy getting my life...

Independence Day

Independence Day

So the question everyone has been asking me now, “what’s next?”. The obvious answer is rest. For...

Day 48 – The End

Day 48 – The End

It is sort of hard to believe that ‘My Big Adventure’ is over. I made it riding Irma from LA to...

Day 47 – Final Test

Day 47 – Final Test

93.02 miles Almost like a final examination paper, today was the ultimate test of our...

Day 45 – Mohawk Valley

Day 45 – Mohawk Valley

Herkimer, NY to Albany, NY. 78.60 miles   Before we start today I have to thank Colleen, Tim...

Day 44 – Closer by the Day

Day 44 – Closer by the Day

Syracuse, NY to Herkimer, NY 71.08 miles Today was a pretty easy ride and to be honest there isn’t...

Day 43 – Dinor to Dinosaur

Day 43 – Dinor to Dinosaur

Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY 69.94 miles Well I am glad we are out of Canandaigua not because...

Day 41 – Lake Ride

Day 41 – Lake Ride

Erie, PA to Hamburg, NY 80.68 miles Leaving the hotel the clouds looked ok so I left my waterproof...

Day 40 – The Longest Day

Day 40 – The Longest Day

Rest Day – Erie, PA Today is our last rest day before Boston. As you know by now Don is in town,...

Day 39 – Happy but Tired

Day 39 – Happy but Tired

As I rode into Erie, and just before I reached the hotel, I saw a guy standing on the corner of...

Day 38 – Dog Racing in Ohio

Day 38 – Dog Racing in Ohio

Wooster, OH to Niles, OH 92.76 miles Another ride over 90 miles again today and for the first time...

Day 34 – Indy 50 not 500

Day 34 – Indy 50 not 500

Crawfordsville, IN to Indianapolis, IN. 54.7 miles (plus a detour, plus a sightseeing trip so an...

Day 33 – Towed by Terry

Day 33 – Towed by Terry

Champaign, IL to Crawfordsville, IN 80.61 miles So after our rest day in Champaign it was back on...

Day 32 – An Erie Feeling!

Day 32 – An Erie Feeling!

Rest Day – Champaign, IL A rest day. It was great today waking up without the alarm at 5:15 am,...

Day 30 – Late Start

Day 30 – Late Start

Quincy, IL to Springfield, IL 107.31 miles Well today was a long day for me. Not a bad day, just a...

Day 29 – The Big Muddy

Day 29 – The Big Muddy

Kirksville, MO to Quincy, IL 75 miles Well today or more accurately last night we found out that...

Day 28 – Triple Crown Ride

Day 28 – Triple Crown Ride

Chillicothe, MO to Kirksville, MO. 75 miles Today I thought I would suck in my stomach and give...

Day 27 – Roll with It

Day 27 – Roll with It

St Joseph, MO to Chillicothe, MO 87 miles Another day and all is good with the world again. It’s...

Day 26 – Quiet not Quit

Day 26 – Quiet not Quit

Topeka, KS to St. Joseph, MO 84 miles Well this is the real test. The middle section, the rolling...

Day 25 – Hot Kansas Pie

Day 25 – Hot Kansas Pie

Abilene, KS to Topeka, KS 105.6 miles So unfortunately this is another one of those, I have to...

Day 24 – Rest up Cowboy

Day 24 – Rest up Cowboy

Rest Day – Abilene, KS 0 miles Oh the joy of a day off. However with nowhere to cycle today I was...

Day 23 – Almost Half-Time

Day 23 – Almost Half-Time

Great Bend, KS to McPherson, KS 64.53 miles As Dinah Washington, Rod Stewart or Ami Winhouse...

Day 20 – Ride into Dodge

Day 20 – Ride into Dodge

Liberal, KS to Dodge City, KS. 83.3 miles So today it was out of the hotel, ride US 54 E for 61...

Day 19 – Off to see OZ

Day 19 – Off to see OZ

Guymon, OK to Liberal, KS 39.6 miles Today was almost perfect, tailwind, great road conditions and...

Day 17 – Texas Hold ‘em

Day 17 – Texas Hold ‘em

Tucumcari,NM to Dalhart, TX. 95.8 miles  Well today ladies and gentlemen was a long day. On our...

Day 15 – Viva Las Vegas

Day 15 – Viva Las Vegas

Santa Fe, NM to Las Vegas, NM. 73.0 miles       So after a day off I found it took...

Day 14 – Green Chilli Stew

Day 14 – Green Chilli Stew

Today was our second rest day, a time to rest. So why was I awake and up at 5:30 am like I have...

Day 12 – Three in One

Day 12 – Three in One

Grants, NM to Albuquerque, NM 78 miles     The day again started as most days do now. I...

Day 10 – Passing Time

Day 10 – Passing Time

Well the day started with an email from our hero’s  from yesterday. I can now tell you their names...

Day 9 – SRAM Team Racing

Day 9 – SRAM Team Racing

First some things to say before I go for a long ramble about a long day. I want to thank each and...

Day 8 – Rest Up

Day 8 – Rest Up

Today was our first of five rest days for this ride. I was definitely ready for today and enjoyed...

Day 7 – Red Rocks

Day 7 – Red Rocks

Cottowood, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ 47 Miles   So before I let you know how today went, I have to...

Day 5 – Up, Up and Away

Day 5 – Up, Up and Away

Wickenburg, AZ to Prescott, AZ 59 Miles   Hills and climbing were the big unknown for me. If...

Day 3 – Desert Ninja

Day 3 – Desert Ninja

Indio, CA to Blythe, CA 96.7 miles       Not exactly my best fashion look today....

Day 2 – Sand Hills

Day 2 – Sand Hills

Riverside, CA to Indio,  CA - 92.7 Miles   Today’s ride was  supposed to be 92.7 miles from...

Day 1 – And off we go

Day 1 – And off we go

Manhattan Beach, CA to Riverside, CA78 Miles     At last I am on my way East until we...

Day minus 2 – Bike Exam

Day minus 2 – Bike Exam

At 9 am sharp I headed down with Irma to have her inspected by the Crossroads Cycling Adventures...

Climb Every Mountain

Climb Every Mountain

"The hills are alive with the sound of panting". Florida is flat and warm, which is fine to go out...

My New Ride

My New Ride

My New Ride So I now have my "horse" to carry me across the mountains, deserts and prairies of...

A Half Century

A Half Century

A Half Century So, 250 days to go before I head out from LA to Boston on my bike, but whose...

Becoming a Cyclist

Becoming a Cyclist

It’s just like riding a bike right? The good and bad. Starting a new challenge. So we have all...

Why Write a Blog?

Why Write a Blog?

Good question. Why spend the time writing predominately to yourself, which is blogging. Why write,...