(Found this here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1196254/Men-cycle-186-miles-week-face-fertility-risk.html) – Raises the question, does a Brooks saddle with the cut out solve these issues? Or at least help?) Spending too long in the saddle could affect a man’s chances of fatherhood. Cycling for long distances greatly reduces sperm quality and raises the risk of fertility problems, a study has revealed. It found that just 4 per cent of the sperm of athletes pedalling 185 miles a week – around 25 miles a day – were a normal, ‘healthy’ shape. In the most fertile men, the [read more]
Jun 292009
It’s been a year since I started my transformation – good on me. No more smoking and eating healthy, focusing on ensuring my body was finely oiled and tuned to handle any situation. My mind went through quite the journey as well from events and issues that arose, however I think I made it out of this moderately well with minimal scars. Over the past 2.5 years I’ve had a real problem with sleeping, my mind races far too much when I rest my head on the pillow. Even after [read more]
Jun 282009
I’ve got short arms for my body size, and it was difficult to find a rain jacket that would fit me properly. I took a gamble and ordered a jacket off the internet and I have to say,I love my Gore Bike Wear jacket. It does what it is supposed to, which is keep me dry. It looks good on me even when I’m not on the bike. Decent products, and depending on how well of a super sleuther you are in finding deals, it can be had for a [read more]
Jun 262009
7 days left until the first unsupported long term tour occurs. I keep waking up in the night thinking about things that I need to do, and still need to pick up. I have to control myself and make sure I don’t get caught in the trap of packing too much, but also don’t want to be the fool without the basic amenities. I’m notorious for filling a car for a weekend trip, so this will surely be interesting. Jen, my cycling partner for this trip has agreed to do [read more]
Jun 222009
In the past month I went through a personal transformaton. From Clean cut to SASQUATCH! The results (dependent on who you talk to) went from downright creepy, weird, and suiting. I’ve never grown my facial hair that much and its almost to the point where I can have a full mustache and beard. This is good news for bicycle touring, as it’s up in the air if I actually WANT to shave often. Out of sheer politeness I will keep myself clean cut in certain countries. I shaved my face [read more]
Fact: Riding your bicycle with headphones in has to be one of the most brain dead things you could be doing. With advancements in noise cancelling technology – its unlikely you are going to hear someone honking, coming up close to you, or emergency services. Bad Idea OK? So what’s the alternative? I was poking around the local Office Depot just killing some time and getting out of the house as I haven’t been able to ride all week due to a foot injury and found hiding in a discount [read more]
Logistics…. While this trip is to be free-willed, and casual, a few major things are at play here… 1) Finances – I’m working on this a proper budget which I _hope_ to aim for. Now being a consultant, I’m very well aware that what you forecast doesn’t always come to be the final amount – So I’m cautious. I am trying different methods to save money, some working, some not in hopes of keeping this trip long. 2) Mother Nature – This is the actual main reason for wanting to [read more]
Jun 182009
http://www.thermarest.com Thermarest has been known for their innovations in sleeping pads over the past 20 years – When they introduced their self inflating pads, it took the light-weight backpacking and camping industry by storm, spawning a whole new set of manufacturers all introducing new ways to provide comfortable sleeps. It was simple, you unscrewed a valve, and continued to set up your sleeping equipment. Eventually the pad would inflate to a reasonable level and you could then shut the valve. A shot of your breath worked just as well. Continuous [read more]
Jun 162009
Lately I have been trying to get creative with saving money, to ensure adequate funds are available for the trip. Even though I average $20 per day, that still means if the trip hypothetically lasts 1 year it still means 365 days x $20 = $7300. The cost magnifies when hotels get involved, visas, and airline tickets. Not to mention insurance, extra foods, and what have you. In an article I will detail some of the changes in lifestyle that have occurred in order for this to occur, but might [read more]
Jun 072009
Topeak Road Morph ‘G’ Frame Pump http://www.topeak.com I’ve always followed the rule of the 7P’s (Proper Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance) and wouldn’t even think about traveling anywhere without a device to inflate my tires should they become punctured of leak. Ever heard of Murphy’s Law? I found the Topeak Road Morph G at the local bike store on the wall with a variety of other “mini” pumps. What struck me as being unique, is that the pump “expanded” to turn into a larger pump, to allow for better [read more]
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