An annual SOMBER event... :-( - May 21, 2008 * Ride Of Silence... :-(

Usually you tend to look forward to certain events with fun and joyful memories. However there are THOSE annual events like 911, Pearl Harbor and even the bicycling world has their own somber and SAD day of reflection, for cyclists killed on the road. My fellow Blogger and recumbent cyclist friend , Alan at the Recumbentblog has just posted a fine article about "Ghost Bicycles" which is an organization that places bikes painted white at various places, where there has been a fatal cyclist occurrence. The name of the organization is Ghost Bikes Org. Another annual event that is geared to fallen cyclists is called the Ride Of Silence, which will be happening this year on May 21. Cyclists around the world will gather at preplanned events and ride about 20 miles in total silence to remember and reflect on their fellow cyclists, that have fallen. These bikes and this annual event is something I truly wish could fade away, but clearly in this UGLY CRAZY MEAN world, we will sadly have to continue to endure these SAD traditions... :-( :-( :-(
For those in and around Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano, Miramar and other cities in North Broward, you are invited to join in the Boca Raton Bicycle Club, that will be holding a ROS event. (Ride Of Silence - Fl.) The ride will begin and end at Patch Reef Park, located on Yamato Road (West of Military Trail) in Boca Raton. The ride will be approximately 11 miles in length and will last approximately one hour. For additional information, please contact Barry Hersh at 561-434-3432.




Photo courtesy of Talleycat org.

Pearl Izumi endorses Recumbent Cycling!!!

I found this little bit of news and photo at the rbent forum. posted by FlyingLaZboy. OK, not the most prestigious animal, but any kind of endorsement is better than none! ;-)

Local Newspaper Blog features picture and story about local Recumbent Diva Shari Bernhard's Birthday Ride!

Happy LATE Birthday Shari! Pictured is Broward County's own Recumbent Diva, Shari (On her recumbent) among numerous fellow cyclists, out enjoying a great ride, in honor of Shari's Birthday! Here's the link to read more about it!!!

AAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGG, CRAMPS!!!!!! :-( :-( :-(

Dear EZ Biker, I’m really enjoying reading your blog and also the SFRR posts. It seems a lot of people had issues with cramping during the Wachovia, (Originally titled the MS 150) event. Did you have these issues last year and what can be done to hopefully prevent this from happening? Signed Sharon

Sharon Thanks for your email. And NO, I didn't have those issues last year, for a few reasons. I had previously put in numerous miles at 2 hours+ riding time before this event, (Last year) including a daily in-house (20 mile) stationary bicycle regime. For me, it’s basically constant TRAINING although I don’t view it like that; it’s just a fun thing I enjoy doing.
The main things people need to do before, during and after an event like this, is to HYDRATE and make sure you have fuel (Carbohydrates and other nutrients) intake during the event. Even when you are not thirsty, you need to hydrate. And yes, when Mother Nature calls (Hopefully only for # 1) you need to stop and take care of that! Also, for a lot of people, they really need to prepare and TRAIN for a ride like this. A lot of cyclists are what we call, “recreational” and ride at the most 5 and maybe not more than 10 miles, in their cycling average endeavors. Events like what happened this past weekend can be 60, 70 or more miles coming and going! Doing some dedicated training, allows you to get acclimated to the heat, road conditions, traffic conditions and weather conditions. These will all be out there, waiting to confront you.
Should you get cramps, I’d strongly suggest you call it a day and allow to be sagged back in. This can be a life threatening situation, if not cared for properly!

THIS JUST IN... OT * The 1st. Class Postage stamp """FOREVER!"""

OK, a little off topic, but a few recent mail arrivals (Yes, people actually send me snail mail letters) have people adding 1¢ stamps with the stamp you see here. NO NO NO NO!!!! You don't have to do that!!! From the following link, I quote: "A forever stamp is valid for first class postage no matter what the rate. By concept, once purchased, a forever stamp is a perpetual stamp that never expires or declines in value."
ALRIGHT, I just happen to purchase 18 of the beauties this past weekend at the old rate of 41 cents! I now save myself 18¢ Here's another link to the USPS that shows the same stamp and info.
OK, I have to confess here, I sent a bill payment and added a 1¢ stamp to it! Hummmmmm, I I think that qualifies me for one of my own DUUUUH awards!

Allllright, a PLUS for bicycling???

From the BROL Forum, What a Surprise, posted by cheezyridr. Hummm, appearently some people are beginning to get this HINT about alternative transportation. As the headline would seem to say... Gas prices knock bicycle sales, repairs into higher gear

Now if only the recumbent shops out there would put together a nice commute recumbent!!! $$$$$$ To be made here............. HINT HINT $$$$$$

Time Trail "TRIKE"!!! :-0

ALLLLLRIGHT! I scooped this story up from a good friend of mine J. Preston at the Motorola Bike league Group. Here's the Youtube link to check out this SPEED Machine!!!