Road Cycling Blog

As I said in closing of Part 3 of this series, this next step is invaluable to the equation of success. Everyone that I know who is a success includes this last step to their daily routine. It is the catalyst for change. It is the compass that guides. It is the road map for your journey. It will take you to new levels, will open new doors of opportunity and will allow you to reach your potential. It is the discipline of [Read more →]

Everyone has their own definition of success; however, not everyone knows how to obtain it. Furthermore, success isn’t a destination but a journey. Choose your journey wisely and reap the benefits of its reward.

One of the cornerstones to a successful life is [Read more →]

I introduced a concept last week of having a daily routine. Before I move forward, however, I’d like to state that this isn’t something new nor did I create the concept. I’ve simply learned and applied these principles that have been passed down to me via mentors and successful friends. They have become the foundation of my life and the compass for my future. So, without further ado… [Read more →]

My ride started at 6:00 a.m. this morning. The sky was clear, the temperature pleasant and my surroundings relatively quiet. The sun was peaking over the horizon as the birds teased it with song and dance. The nearby lake was emitting its breath into the atmosphere with an opaque hue across its back.

I absolutely love this time of the day! It helps me get back to the basics of life. And, here’s why… [Read more →]

My love for coffee runs as deep as my love for cycling. I could write volumes about my favorite cup of joe. Most of my cycling apparel has a coffee theme. My favorite kit…Jittery Joe’s! My nick-name on group rides…Java Express.

As you can see, coffee plays an important role in my life. Interestingly enough, it also plays a significant role in the world of cycling. [Read more →]

Are you looking for that magic bullet that will make you climb like Alberto Contador? How about time trialing like Levi Leipheimer? Or sprinting like Tom Boonen? Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee any of the aforementioned. However, I can show you two ways of improving the quality of your rides in a matter of days. Here’s how… [Read more →]

Everyday it seems like a new plug-in or software program is made available to enhance our experience online. For example, this blog utilizes a plug-in to pull a RSS feed from my Flickr account. The feed aggregates the photos on the right-hand sidebar underneath the title flickr.

Enter PicLens. Instead of lumping photos in boxes, it enables you to view any slideshow or presentation in full-screen 3D! To see what this looks like, I’ve put together a slideshow of photos from Stage 5 of the Giro d’Italia. The thumbs of each photo are also included at the bottom of this post for individual viewing separate from PicLens. As you can see, PicLens slideshow wins hands down!

Start Slide Show with PicLens Lite

Patrick Curl over at There’s A Blog In My Soup will be interviewing 50 Bloggers from all 50 states. I’m putting in my request for an interview today! And, you can too! Simply go to this link for all of the details.

If you are new to the whole social media craze, then hold on to your helmet because things just got more exciting for us cyclists! [Read more →]

A new Giro Ionos helmet? No. A new pair of Assos bib shorts? Umm, no. A new Pinarello Prince bike? MAYBE!

In all seriousness, every cyclists needs… [Read more →]