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It was a scorcher today with a heat index of 40°C, making the shade feel like a luxury. Staying hydrated was the main rule of the day. I took the upgraded Zizzo Liberté out on the mountain bike trails, utilizing the new narrow-wide chainring and the recently replaced derailleur and hanger. The bike performed flawlessly; with the extra grip on the tires, you can really lean into those tight turns with confidence. Despite the intensity of the heat, it was an absolute blast—once

I had a nice ride on the new 165mm straight cranks. I didn't make 160 miles only because I ran out of daylight. I could have probably started one hour earlier but I was lazy getting around. A donut run to Columbus and a little more. Close to 8000 calories burned. You are going to need a lot of carbs, water and salt. No suffering on this ride, only the ebb and flow of energy. Old retired bodies are more sensitive but treat them right and they will respond. I have far exceeded

Day 1 - I traveled 700 miles from Cincinnati to Bemidji, MN, unloaded my bike, and rode into town for some BBQ. Afterward, I explored the...

I have had a lot of very nice bike trips in the past, but this one was special. The crushed limestone trail from Reedsburg (C35) - Elroy...

Put-In-Bay, Ohio, concert venue... hot weather for a tent the first two nights, but the third night was okay. A big storm rolled thru the...

Springfield, Yellow Springs, Xenia, John Bryan State Park Mountain Bike Races.... some of the racers could really move. the corn is 10 ft...

I tested my Liberte quick release axle wheel bearing seals today, and they worked perfectly. Millersburg, Ohio, always offers beautiful...

A quick post condition inspection check flight and a bike ride. a nice meal to celebrate the low-cost condition inspection completion....

Trip from Cincy to Chippawa Valey WI (KEAU). The weather was forecast to be good, and it was. Low winds and cool nights in the low 50s F....

Lanesboro MN, Root River Rafting - South Branch and biking.... It was a great four-day trip. When you can combine flying, rafting and...

50 miles today on the bike. Eye protection is clean and hanging in the plane. Air the bike tires in the plane. A strap around the tires...

A couple of new helmet pads made a huge difference today. A relaxed 30-mile ride felt effortless, just what I needed to get my body...

Easy mountain bike trails were the perfect activity today. The goal was simple: get the body moving and dodge a few trees. I knew these...

The bike route: Springfield airport, Yellow Springs, Jeremiah Morrow Bridge, Yellow Springs, Springfield, Springfield airport. A nice day...

It was a typical late spring day in Ohio—warm, overcast, with some showers—but I decided to head to the Mad River. The water level was up...

It was a beautiful day on the Mad River in Urbana, Ohio. The bike rafting plan worked perfectly. The water was clear and cool. I ended...

It was a misty morning, but I decided to check it out and discovered I could fly IBL (In-Between Layers) in the clear. The weather was...

It was a simple yet pleasant day. I rode to Caesar Ford Park on a new trail to me, which was remarkably smooth. I spent about an hour on...

Frankfort, KY (Capital City), and Springfield, OH, provided enjoyable trips today. I traveled south across the Ohio River and picked up...

It was an excellent day for a bike ride. Although there was some wind, the trees along the bike trail effectively blocked most of it....