I mean I’m in no hurry
To hustle and scurry
There’s so much to see
And life ain’t gonna
Pass me byfrom Jimmy Buffet, I Love The Now
Well, our planning is complete and we are just about ready to take off for on Key West Adventure. We’re planning on taking it very easy and very slow.
Today was a day just begging for a bike ride. I woke early to find temperatures in the middle 50’s, with forecast highs in the middle 70’s. The sun is shining, the humidity is low, and a gentle breeze is blowing. Wow! That’s the coolest, nicest weather I can remember since moving to Florida last spring. Time to ride!
We stopped by Siesta Key yesterday to take a look at the The Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival. This festival, held every year since 2010, pits master sculptors from around the US and abroad to compete for $15,000 is prizes. The sculptures that create are truly amazing, and its well worth the trip to the beach to check it out.
Being new to Florida, we thought we would go to cool little festivals in this area. We read there was a very cool Stone Crab Festival in a little fishing town called Cortez. Cortez is located on Sarasota Bay in Manatee County and it is one of the last remaining fishing villages on Florida’s southwest Gulf coast. It still has a working waterfront.
Continue reading We thought we were going to the Cortez Stone Crab Festival (oops!)
It’s been so darn hot and humid here in Florida that I have not wanted to take Mac out in the trailer since we moved. But finally the weather is starting to get cool and dry enough to let him come along, so there have been a couple of chances lately to get him out on the trail with us. What a happy dog! His first rides since arriving here in Sarasota.
“What are the best shorts to wear while riding my recumbent?” This topic arises surprisingly often within our little community. I’ve ridden for several years in board shorts, and I’ve come to believe they are the best shorts for recumbent cycling in warm weather. I’ll try to tell you what the alternatives are, and why I’ve ultimately decided the board short is the perfect recumbent cycling short.
Continue reading 8 Reasons Why Board Shorts Are The Perfect Recumbent Short
The next trip for The Recumbent Gourmet is in the works. Nancy and Mike are planning to get in a short tour before the holidays to Florida’s iconic Key West.
Our friend Matthew Galat is setting out for the 2nd time to ride his recumbent trike around the world. He’s an amazing guy, undertaking an amazing journey. And he has mad film making skills. Check out the reboot chapter here.
Words and images by Kate Weiner
A friend of mine from Portland, OR told me that her home city is for “biking and eating and not much else.” That works for me! During the summertime, I often took a bike route bracketed by fig and plum trees just the right height for plucking from as I pedaled past. Perfection.
Herewith, a short and sweet recipe for taking a day tour of Portland’s cheap eats and charming destinations.
Do you like to ride a bike? Do you eat? Can you write?
If you answered ‘yes’ to these three questions (or maybe just 2 of them) then The Recumbent Gourmet is looking for you! We are seeking a few guest authors who are willing to write a culinary cycling guide to their home town.
