A couple of months ago, I bought a new bike. This one was no ordinary road bike. It’s what’s known as a “track bike,” which is a single-speed version of a road bike that cannot coast (the pedals move as long as the wheels are moving). This track bike is a Specialized Langster 10th Anniversary edition, white frame with blue and red accent stripes; a very clean, simple design. … [Read more...]
Obsessed Cycle: Strava Leaderboard Wars
Since turning 30, I have struggled to find a healthy fitness activity that kept me interested long enough to stay in shape. I tried league soccer, tried to get some street hockey going, of course tried the gym for about three days, rollerblading, baseball, working out at home, running, etc. But most of these attempts at fitness fell short a week or so into my effort. But one … [Read more...]
Food Challenge: Top Secret Food
So you think you’ve hit up every food spot in Lake Nona? Think again. This month, we tasked ourselves with finding lesser known, or completely hidden in plain view, sources of dining. We were very surprised at how many hidden locations we actually have in our area and their level of quality. It may seem a bit odd or extreme to have to go through security gates, or visit … [Read more...]
Food Challenge: Adults Can Eat Food From Strangers in Trucks
Do you remember the ice cream man, the telltale jingle that could be heard from blocks away that served as a radar beacon for every child with a sweet tooth on hot summer days? That familiar tune could turn children into superhumans, enabling them to sprint faster than an Olympian, scale fences in a single bound, and brought out vocal calls to “wait!” and “stop!” that would … [Read more...]
Food Challenge: Feed Me, I’m Not Leaving the House
Let’s start this article with an explanation. We had every intention of going on another time-crunched food expedition again this month. However, because of some unforeseen circumstances, we all decided it was best to stay inside. The night before just happened to be one of our friends’ birthday outing and we all partook – until 2 a.m., maybe later – so let’s just say our Uber … [Read more...]