Asked Jim Burton, new owner of Tommy’s Bikes in Torrington CT how mcuh you have to spend for a decent road bike. His prices match on line prices, he says. His suggestion, at the lower end is his GIANT...
HOME GYM GEAR
In general, I am stoutly pro-gym and think that people who try to do all this stuff at home are generally delusional. But there are days…. So yesterday I bought a mid-level elliptical machine for the house, for those...
TANDEM BIKES
A commenter mentioned having bought a tandem bike. Is that Any fun? Do you use it much? Is it exercise or just a pleasant way for a couple (who may not be perfectly matched cylcists) to ride together? Let...
TRAVEL AND EXERCISE
I insist that travel does not present that big a hindrance to exercise. Well, yes and no. If you’re up at six to catch a plane, you’re not going to exercise that morning. And if you arrive someplace, whipped,...
MORE TRAVEL STUFF
One of the pleasant surprises on the road is the town that surprises you by renting decent bikes. I was stuck in Sante Fe for three days, giving a talk and found a neat little bike store that rented...
