There are few events like it in the world…a month of cycling races around one of the acknowledged most-beautiful countries in the World.  Even without the racing, it is a gorgeous month-long history lesson. Getting specific…why do we like it so much? Here are four very good reasons: Participation The common man participates, even the […]

Getting ready for our trek in Nepal meant having some great practice hikes in the local Los Angeles area. We chose Ice House Canyon, just south of Mount Baldy, only an hour from Pasadena.  Ice House Canyon is a very popular hike in this area, but is typically a late Spring or Fall hike, when […]

There are two pleasures in life that can’t be beaten…1) finding money in your pocket, and, 2) realizing you have a three-day weekend at the last minute.  Just before the July 4th weekend, we experienced the second and made a quick decision to spend the weekend in Cottonwood Lakes and climbing the New Army Pass.  […]

Even if you’re not a fan of cycling, the Tour de France is a fascinating, grueling three-week, 3600 km. (2237 miles) long cycling event that takes in most of the country as it passes through both cities and countryside.  This year, Stage 3 of ‘Le Tour’ becomes personal as it passes only 3 km. (1.8 […]