(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 072009
I had an interesting chat with some friends the other day, some who hadn’t heard of my worldwide plans and we discussed one of the most frequent subject – living. “How are you going to ensure you are going to have enough food and water?” is the most frequent question that is asked, so I figure I would detail it here. It is recommended that the human body have 8 glasses of water (2 litres) per day to survive. Now, this doesn’t only come from drinking water alone, but from [read more]
Jun 042009
I spent a little bit of time looking at various airfares online. Since the goal to leave to Ireland is on March 1st, I’ve obviously got to shop around because let’s face it – getting out of Vancouver, BC is going to be as easy as getting putting together a large puzzle with a blind fold on. If you aren’t aware – we’ve got the 2010 winter olympics occurring, sure to cause a disruption in getting in and out of the province – and the capitalists are already rubbing their [read more]
Jun 032009
Or lack of it? Some primary reasons for these trips are to take a step back from every day life – specifically technology, something that I feel has been controlling me and I have become incredibly reliant. Constantly attracted to that “new thing” or “latest release” has always opened up countless doors, and hours of pleasure. It seems fairly obvious that some would be included on these tours. While this may change, I’d really like to limit it to the following. 1) Camera – Essential – not only for memories, [read more]
