Recently, I sat down to lunch with an old friend who started asking me questions about my number one hobby. He inquired about my bike, the routes I like to take around San Diego, and then asked me a question I hadn’t given thought to in some time: “What dream cycling routes would you like to…
Recently on bartonhaynes.com, I published a post showcasing photos and information about Cycling in California. It’s no secret that my city, San Diego, boasts year round sunshine and miles of pavement perfect for cyclists of any background. The same is true for many other parts of California. The sunshine state truly is a bicycle lover’s paradise….
Greetings to you all from another beautiful day in sunny San Diego! Today, we’re looking at a forecast of 75 degrees and sunny and a week of temperatures edging towards 80. As an avid cyclist who hits the pavement on a daily basis, I’m not complaining! Today’s post will teach you and go through the…
Here’s a question I received last week from a novice cycling buddy: “Given your experience, what diet tips for cyclists do you have?” Nutrition isn’t something I was always concerned about. When I started out, I was a young man in my early twenties and believed I could eat whatever I wanted. I’d consume lots…
Just like any cyclist, beginner or experienced, there are mornings when I get up to ride and just don’t feel it. Maybe I’m overtired, sore, or just unmotivated. Whatever the reason, I’ve found it highly inspirational to keep my favorite cycling quotes on hand on the mornings when I feel like sleeping in an extra…
Cycling is considered a very tough sport and that is because it’s based on dedication and great physical endurance, especially for those who plan on riding professionally. But besides the adrenal rush and the fact that learning how to ride a bike very well can help you get around, there are also a lot more…
If you are shopping for a new road bike, how do you know what to purchase? There are several brands marketed as the top in the industry, and even more models, series, and styles for you to weed through, making it all the more difficult to find the right option. With this said, knowing what…
Seeing as it’s been a while since I’ve published a piece of bicycle history, we’re going to jump back in time today to discover the history of the unicycle. Let me preface this post by stating that, though I’m not a unicycle expert, I have ridden a dozen or so over the course of my life…
The history of cycling itself, begun with the invention of the bike in 1800s; they started off as a tool for the rich and then became common in transportation and travelling. The first cycling sporting event took place in 1868 in Hendon, Middlesex. An English man named James Moore won this race on a solid…
Being a bicycle lover, I sometimes nerd out on all things related to bicycle history. My bookshelf at home has an impressive bicycle section containing hundreds of photographs and articles detailing old-fashioned bikes. When cruising through one of my heavy coffee table bicycle books last weekend, I found a beautiful picture of a penny-farthing. Like any modern-day bicycle…
