El Tour de Tucson
On a previous trip to Tucson, my friend Curtis Gunn introduced me to Richard DeBernardis, the man behind El Tour de Tucson. Listen to the interview here. Richard's story is so compelling, there would be no way I wouldn't do…
Riding the Wiggle with John Ciccarelli
Yes, John would meet me for an interview. After all, I was referred by a trusted source, Boston Bikes' Nicole Freedman, his former intern when he was Stanford's Bike Program Manager in the '90's. This would be no ordinary sit-down…
Saving the Whales with a Bike and a Bus
Just a month ago OCTA hosted an Urban Cycling Workshop; I went to make a few new friends and brush up on my skills. That's where I met Wes Parsel. Wes does OCTA's Marketing for vanpools and bicycles. He stood…
Riding After Dark
"I'm jealous," she spoke loud enough to get my attention — this from the blonde in the convertible next to me. We're both stopped, not going anywhere for awhile. As I glance her way, I take my time to consider…
Terminal Wanderlust
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…
Styrofoam and Road Kill
There were a few things I wasn't prepared for on last week's 10-day Erie Canal ride. My riding companion Kent and I prepared for months; we'd shipped our bikes ahead and carefully packed only the essentials. We were ready for…