The days before a long ride

How I get ready for a long ride, from checking the bike and studying the route to charging devices, packing bags, and getting enough sleep. It's all "part of it."

Surly Ogre: my bike for the life I actually live

I bought this bike for off-road touring, but I mostly ride it around Ithaca. Its sturdy frame and practical configuration is perfect for taking the dog to the park or getting groceries.

2025 Florida rides

Three brevets during winter in Florida. Two in spring and one in Summer in the Finger Lakes.

Letchworth-Cayuga 600k - my route and 2 rides

I created a 600k route, but it has some issues. I DNF'd it in 2024, but slow ride it to the finish in 2025 in a heatwave.

Hello, Rando

A draft article for American Randonneur in which I try hit all the tropes while introducing and inviting readers to some new rides around the Finger Lakes.

Paris Brest Paris 2023

I arrived at Paris–Brest–Paris worried about training, sleep, and the unknown in France. Preparation helped, but familiar faces and roadside support made the ride something I’m...

Tug Hill and Adirondack tour

Free camping, drunks in the middle of the night, the most peaceful night sleep, and bouncing over dirt roads on a loaded bike.

Around the Finger Lakes 400k

My final qualifying brevet is a 400k route I creeated myself that goes around the 11 Finger Lakes.

The Great Canada Bicycle Tour 600k

An ACP brevet that was a recreation of an 1883 high wheeler Chicago Wheelmen tour.