Yes, the summer is over, but here in Texas we are STILL enjoying some spectacular cycling weather.

The City of Dallas invited us to produce a bike trail ride as part of the Trinity River Wind Festival. This little gem is a great ride for entry level cyclists and family groups - offering shorter routes on pavement and on mixed surface (pavement and gravel). It's a great way to get there early for all the kite flying and Frisbee Dog exhibitions and more.

To wrap it up, my tip this week is don't just ride and use up your fitness. BUILD your fitness by participating in a structured training program. No matter what sport you participate in, practicing skills and drills improves performance. We've been guiding cyclists through the winter months with a minimal time/maximum return program since 2000. Check it out and see what we're all about. Ride on!

Out on a recent ride, we stopped in Weston for a break. A cyclist there recognized me and asked about our group. When she asked how fast we were riding, I told her we were enjoying a nice, 15mph pace. She was aghast, stating that "You've got to be faster than that". When I told her that I ride for fun and fitness, we had a rather lively conversation. My thought is that it does not matter how fast I ride, it matters how much I enjoy the ride.

Ride on!