Cycling

Week 1: Sweet Spot Base I

Byfastk9dad November 13, 2018September 20, 2025

Follow my training journey over the 2018-19 winter using TrainerRoad’s training plans.

With that I give you week one!

*apologies for the shaky video. Video stabilization was not my friend today.

Cycling

Oh Honey Stinger!
Byfastk9dad April 7, 2014September 20, 2025

I first discovered Honey Stinger waffles sometime last summer and was instantly hooked! I would always pack a waffle or two on my cycling journeys. They were a refreshing treat when the tank was running low. I would augment them with some chews or gels from other manufacturers… only because…

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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack Review
Byfastk9dad August 27, 2017October 15, 2025

After five years and countless miles on the road, the Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack has proven to be a reliable companion for all my biking adventures. Whether you’re a casual cyclist or someone who likes to bring their bike along for family vacations or weekend rides, this rack offers a…

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Tire Teaser
Byfastk9dad August 17, 2016September 20, 2025

What on Earth am I cooking up with these?

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SPD-SL vs SPD: Road or MTB cleats?
Byfastk9dad December 27, 2015September 23, 2025

I’m going to attempt to answer the age old question of if road (3 bolt) cleats are better than mountain bike (2 bolt) cleats when using them on a road bike being ridden on primarily paved surfaces. I will focus strictly on Shimano offerings of SPD vs SPD-SL. We will…

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Travel

Disney Anniversary 2019 – Surrey Ride & French Quarter – Day 4
Byfastk9dad May 1, 2019September 23, 2025

Join my wife and I on our trip to Disney World for our second anniversary. On this day we took a surrey for a spin around Port Orleans Riverside and then headed over to the French Quarter for some beignets!

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Help Support the King Challenge & the Krempels Center
Byfastk9dad October 21, 2017September 20, 2025

Today was the 2017 King Challenge which is put on by retired-pro Ted King and proceeds support the Krempels Center which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain injury from trauma, tumor or stroke. Read my post below on Facebook and click to…

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