http://clydesdalefitness.com For Big and Tall Bicyclists who Love to Ride Mon, 05 May 2008 17:09:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I guess protest is too strong of a word. But if you're tired of vehicles buzzing too close to your bicycle... if you think our roads should have wide shoulders or designated bicycle lanes and if you dream of a day you can ride in traffic and feel safe... then ... http://clydesdalefitness.com/event/state-capitol-bicycle-rally-and-ride-on-june-5 I've always wanted to ride cross-country. Realistically, I'm not sure that is in the cards until/unless I retire. So, here's my new goal: To ride the entire shoreline around the Michigan "Mitten," starting on Lake Erie north of Toledo, up through and around Detroit, along Lake St. Clair and up the ... http://clydesdalefitness.com/touring/my-dream-challenge This was our first "Team Clydesdale" training ride for the 2007 bike season and we did a variety of distances. Those who met us in the parking lot of the Rochester Library did about 18 miles. I started from my home and logged 32 miles. Others picked us up along different ... http://clydesdalefitness.com/training/first-team-clydesdale-rde-of-the-season ... but if it's pouring rain or bad weather is obviously imminent... I'll train indoors. Looks like it will be cloudy, with maybe some drizzles, but not worse. We can handle that, right? http://clydesdalefitness.com/bicycle/group-traaining-ride-sat-may-3-still-on I just signed up for the Ride for Hope on June 28th. I will be joining many others who will be pedaling their bikes between 23 and 67 miles in an effort to raise money forExtreme Response International. Extreme Response International is a nonprofit, global outreach organization dedicated to providing relief and ... http://clydesdalefitness.com/event/my-first-ride-event-of-the-season-come-join-me My 2008 bike season welcome video... Let's go ride. Click To Play http://clydesdalefitness.com/bicycle/on-the-trail-again Here's how I've tried to stay in shape this past winter. This is a look at my indoor training setup. I haven't been nearly as devoted to this as I'd hoped... thus I've gained about 15 pounds over the winter. I have no excuses other than sloth and weak character. But that is ... http://clydesdalefitness.com/training/my-indoor-training Are you as ready as I am for a new season of bike riding? We still have patches of snow around but I started cleaning my bikes this weekend and I'm making my training and ride plans for 2008 This year, I have two long distance rides he wants to do. The ... http://clydesdalefitness.com/touring/lets-get-started-its-spring-again From Steve Valentino, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com Bicycle touring is a recreational activity in which an individual goes touring and sightseeing using a bicycle. It is a non-competitive activity done for leisure rather than sport. Bicycle tours help people to get active and into shape. Many people are attracted to bicycle tours. Bicycle ... http://clydesdalefitness.com/touring/bicycle-tours-for-beginners From Paul Upson, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com Touring on a road bicycle provides the cyclist a window into the essence of a place. There is no better way to get the true feeling a village or forest then being in the open air traveling along the road at 15 mph. You will ... http://clydesdalefitness.com/touring/bicycle-tour-vacation-packages-a-great-way-to-enjoy-road-cycling-while-on-a-true-vacation