I have arrived!!!

Friends, I have made it!!!, my days got longer and internet conection was not great, so I could not update you, I apologize. 
Since Monday (6/30) I have not been able to write because as I came closer to Santiago, room in the albergues became sparse and many times at the end of my riding day [...]

We did it!

Yes we completed our missions and completed our rides in the Tour de Cure yesterday. Sughey did 40 miles and I did 62.5 miles in 3:45 and 4:45 hours respectively (including rest stops) Here is an account of my ride:
The day began early, lots of enthusiasm and a nice drive from our house [...]

A nice ride on the canal

The weather in Rochester has been fantastic for the last 10 days. Today Sughey and I took a nice ride on the Canal from Fairport to Pittsford. It was a nice 17 miles.

How have you been enjoying the nice weather?

American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure

The Tour de Cure is a series of fund-raising cycling events held in 40 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Last year, more than 32,000 cyclists in 78 Tour events raised nearly $13 million to support the mission of the ADA: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of [...]

My first outdoor ride of this season

Today I finally took my mountain bike out and rode for 21 miles.  I AM TIRED!!!!!
I had been training indoors until now but there is nothing better than going out and feeling the sun shine on your body.  Unfortunately there is also “the silent killer” the WIND which was steady from SSE at 23 km/h.  [...]

Training during winter

I grew up in beautiful Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela where I lived until I was 18. This time of the year temperatures there range from 70 F to 90F. For me this is an ideal range of temperatures for running, biking or doing any outdoor activity.
Fast forward 14 years and I find myself in beautiful Rochester, [...]