Palm Beach Bike Tours

In South Florida, when the temperature is 90, the humidity is likely to be 90. I’ve developed the 230 rule: 230 – the temperature – the humidity equals riding miles, give or take 20%. Hence, 220 – 90 degrees – 90% humidity = 50 miles. Ever notice how folks on the porch call it a [...]

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About half of my riding is after dark this time of year. (It’s hot in Florida.) I just got a Schmidt generator hub on Friday, so when I put it on the bike I’ll have it, with two Lumotec headlights, along with a NiteRider Pro 12E in the front. In the back, I’ll have a [...]

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My first century took about 10 hours. I can’t put my hands on my log book for 1999 right now to know the exact rate. Looking back at the log for the 11 mph century in 2000, I see that I was slightly off. My rolling average was actually 11.6 mph and total rolling time [...]

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I had a sneaking suspicion that an old geezer in a Rolls Royce was going to blow a stop sign in front of me one day, so I was ready to stop. When I caught up with him at the next light, he had the window down actually breathing the same air as me. I [...]

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Pedal clearance is another good reason not to hug the curb. I have one stretch of road where the curb height would be just right to pole-vault you if your pedal caught it. You have been warned.

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