There are three chainrings on most bikes these days, and the second, middle, ring usually gets almost all the work. It’s the go-to ring when things are flat. Yesterday was a day with very little second chainring usage. https://www.strava.com/activities/1034845304/embed/fd0b2c3874d7650c268444e6d77fa5144f41fe4c For those not clicking on the Strava embed (apologies that I’ve not yet figured how to… Read More Tour Day 4: Leiria to Coimbra

Wonky Internet in Nazare means two posts in one from a really great hostel in downtown Leiria. One so misses solid Internet, and feels slightly embarrassed for having missed it. Day 2: Peniche to Nazare Yesterday’s ride was only about 60 km, but the 15 mph and higher head/cross wind made for very slow going.… Read More Tour, Days 2 & 3: Peniche to Nazare to Leiria

Having finally escaped Lisbon’s velvety clutches, the tour began in earnest about 30 km outside the city in Sintra. The Saturday holiday crowd was in full force in this popular daytrip town, with its castles and palaces. I was only interested in getting out of town, and with the help of a non-English speaker was… Read More Bike Tour, Day One: Sintra to Peniche

After having spent an extra 48 hours or so in Lisbon, and there are far worse places to spend an extra 48 hours, the bike tour is scheduled to finally, formally, officially and ceremoniously begin tomorrow morning at a small bike shop along the river in the Braço de Prata section of Eastern Lisbon. Tonight… Read More 2017 Bike Tour Rockin’ Eve: Really Getting Ready, Sorta

Stairwell at Campo Grande Station, near  where Sporting Lisbon plays its home games. Did I mention these photos were taken by a non-professional?   Stations near universities get more abstract and academic art.   Probably my favorite so far. I don’t recall which station this is.   Lack of photographic talent, and garish lighting, make… Read More Lisbon Metro Art 6.8.17

Having had the chance in the past few days to explore both the new 2nd Avenue line in New York City and quite a bit of the Lisbon Metro, here are a few ooh la la snaps for subway nerds like you and me. 2nd Ave. NYC Modern glass amid the brownstone at the current… Read More Subway Fashion Wars: NYC v. Lisbon