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.
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8 Reasons Why Board Shorts Are The Perfect Recumbent Short
“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.
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Hankering For A Cheeseburger in Paradise?
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.
JaYoe Travelogues | Chapter 41 | ReBoot. – YouTube
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.
PEDAL PUSHING IN PDX
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.
The Recumbent Gourmet Wants You!
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.
Profiled in LOAM Magazine!
Recently we ran across Kate Weiner, the daughter of one of Mike’s old friends, who is a co-editor of Loam Magazine. We got to talking about our respective projects, and decided it would be fun to work together on some collaborative articles.
Reflections On The Tour
I’ve been home for a couple of weeks now, so I’ve had time to reflect on the trip to St. Augustine and compile some last thoughts. I’ll try to make a record of what went well and what did not, which equipment was great and which I won’t take again, and anything else that I’d like to remember for the next tour.
Day 7 – Beverly Beach to St. Augustine
October 11, 2015
Mile today: 30.0
Total Miles So Far: 362.0
Day 6 – DeLand to Beverly Beach
October 10, 2015
Miles today: 66.5
Total Miles So Far: 332.0