Rio Verde Loop counter-clockwise, the “Cowboy Way”, starting from the Gainey Village Shopping Center (Scottsdale & Double Tree Rd). Approximately 2,500 feet of climbing. The Cowboy Way around Rio Verde Loop On Sunday I led the newly dubbed “Los Coyotes” … Continue reading
Other than when I was out of commission due to shoulder injury, the past few months have been the longest dry spell I’ve had when it comes to riding. I’ve only been out on the bike a few times since last October … Continue reading
The Fall Death Valley Double Century Route, starting at Furnace Creek, going out to Stovepipe Wells, then on up to Scotty’s Castle, and then north/northeast to Hwy 95 in Nevada for the turn around point, returning to Scotty’s Castle, then … Continue reading
A Fountain Hills / Hills of Via Linda climbing extravaganza and metric century, with over 3,100 feet of climbing. The popular Hummingbird climb in Paradise Valley was added as a bonus on the way home. Shoulder stabilization exercises in physical … Continue reading
After hearing about my experiences climbing out of the saddle and having every bump be an “event,” my physiotherapist came up with exercises to help my shoulder strength, specifically with cycling in mind. She thought these exercises would not only strengthen my shoulder … Continue reading
I’ve started a website for my new business: Desert Skies Publishing. The site is still under construction, so don’t expect too much. Along with the new website, I’ve started another blog, Musings from the Desert. This blog is in support of the … Continue reading
Whoopie ti yi yo Pedaling to and fro Back in the saddle again Whoopie ti yi yay I’m on my way Back in the saddle again ~~~ After riding 41 miles yesterday, I guess it’s safe to say I’m back … Continue reading
Yours truly in 2005, 2/3rds the way up Grand Mesa, near Grand Junction, Colorado, on the 2005 Ride the Rockies tour. If you look closely, you can see the road we cycled up way down below. This is a tough … Continue reading
Well, this shoulder therapy gig is the pits. I keep waiting to “turn the corner” and climb the ideal healing ramp with its ever increasing slope — you know, where the healing process speeds up faster and faster. But it hasn’t worked out that way. … Continue reading
First, the California Triple Crown. Then the Triple Bypass ride. And then, a triple whammy … My right shoulder injury has meant three of my favorite recreational activities are temporarily not possible: cycling, yoga (asanas), and playing the fiddle. I sure did a number on … Continue reading