We've had rain off and on for over a week, but yesterday was the first day of sunshine and we now have several clear days ahead. I enjoyed a pleasant 90 minute sunny cruise Southeast of Morgan Hill towards San Martin. The sunshine was really appreciated since it has been scarce lately. The hills are … Continue reading A Break From the Rain →

We got a break in the rain on Tuesday so my group headed down to Gilroy, first going up into the foothills West of Morgan Hill, and then picking up the Gilroy recreational path at Hecker Pass Highway and Burchell road. We continued on to the Gilroy sports complex, then went home on Santa Teresa … Continue reading Tuesday Group Ride To Gilroy →

Age-Related Damage to Endothelium The endothelium is the innermost layer of blood vessels, which can become damaged as we get older, an important aspect of cardiovascular disease. I discovered the vital role of the endothelium when I discovered that I have high blood pressure if it is not controlled by metoprolol (a medicine I am … Continue reading Reversing Endothelial Damage →

We've been getting rain off and on since Friday, expected to continue this way through at least Wednesday of next week. I have my trainer set up in the garage if necessary, but yesterday it appears there might be a morning interlude between storms, so I put on rain gear and took my upright bike … Continue reading Riding Between The Raindrops →

I've missed all my Tuesday group rides because of a lingering cold so it was nice to be back yesterday. We rode around both South County reservoirs (Uavs and Chesbro) plus did an out and back to Rancho Canada Open Space at the end of Casa Loma Road, for a little over 30 miles. It … Continue reading First Tuesday Group Ride This Year →

I had a fun group ride today with Bay Area Recumbent Cyclists. They started from the Coyote Creek trail further north near Bernal Road, so I rode up to meet them and we took the trail back to the end in Morgan Hill. Then we had lunch nearby. I said goodbye there and headed home … Continue reading Recumbent Group Ride →

I got a new recumbent bike for my 71st birthday which just arrived a couple of days ago. My recumbent was over 10 years old because I bought it used, and some of the components like gears and brakes were getting a little obsolete and hard to tune. I could have just replaced it with … Continue reading 71st Birthday Present Arrived →

Tony gave us this story on his website. I like Professor Ball's philosophy. https://guysandgoodhealth.com/2024/01/08/fitness-with-no-age-limit/#like-46010?page_id=46010

I had to take some time off from riding because about 3 days ago I caught a cold. Mostly head symptoms like coughing, runny nose, sinus congestion. So I gave my immune system some rest and finally started to kick it. Today was an easy ride, tomorrow I hope to be back to my regular … Continue reading Getting Over A Cold… →

Yesterday I started out with my upper body workout, then went for a brisk ride on my e-bike. It was predicted rain would come in the afternoon so I made sure I got it done in the dry. I had a nice ride to the southwest of Morgan Hill. All the recent rain has made … Continue reading First Harder Workout of the Year →