Asked Jim Burton, new owner of Tommy’s Bikes in Torrington CT how mcuh you have to spend for a decent road bike. His prices match on line prices, he says. His suggestion, at the lower end is his GIANT...

Harry and I did an on-line chat last night and there was a lot of talk about bikes (for which our appetites are bottomless, luckily). Anyhow, one of the question of the night was "How much do you have to...

Flying across the country and back is like being in bed for a couple of days…you’re whacked when you get back. I just went to San Francisco for the weekend (to see my former wife Joan turn 70 up...

Those of you who do not happen to have 60 foot yachts may be amused by this follow up. I went all the way to Bermuda to sail on this guy’s huge boat. On arrival, learned that the boat...

Sometimes, fooling around with a serious hobby is all anyone needs. You don’t have to be able to afford great toys but it doesn’t get in the way, either. Try this: I spent the past weekend with a lovely...

One of the pleasant surprises on the road is the town that surprises you by renting decent bikes. I was stuck in Sante Fe for three days, giving a talk and found a neat little bike store that rented...