Zizzo Liberte - folding bike

[A2022]

wash, rinse, repeat.... work the body.

photos of food are mostly screened in order to be sensitive to those that struggle with eating too much. it was a nice couple of hours. my weight has dropped into the 170's (6 ft) because I only eat between 12 and 6... a 6-hour window, but I can eat anything I want during that time. stay healthy, eat less. Just Do It!

keep pounding those rivets!

[A2022]

I had some play in the bottom bracket on the Liberte beater bike. it turned out to be a spline clamp adjustment was needed, so not too much work. just loosen, pull it in and retighten. there was negligible play in the bottom bracket bearing. I have been really hard on this bike, and it is holding up well. the hinge looks good. I cleaned the chain and gearset and noticed reduced chain friction. the chain stretch on this one is about 60%, so it is good for another couple of months. this is a cheap and very lightweight folding bike that is holding up well to abuse. it rides like it was new. I like it. hey, when you are out and about, 30 miles from the plane, you want your bike to be reliable.

this bike has a lightweight hollow crank. for what I paid for this bike and several years of hard riding, it has value written all over it.

[A2022]

a nice weather day and I am outa here to a new place.... hey, that is a single dip cone (3) of premium ice cream for $5. I clipped off about 50 miles on the bike with some headwinds. a very good day.

photos of food are mostly screened in order to be sensitive to those that struggle with eating too much. my weight has dropped into the 170's (6 ft) because I only eat between 12 and 6... a 6-hour window, but I can eat anything I want during that time. stay healthy, eat less. Just Do It!

[A2022]

I kept pinching myself, asking if this was paradise. Perfect temperatures, location, people, food, and a bike. It doesn't get much better than today. I removed the tape on my ACOC and got an 25F additional cooling for the ride home. It was time to remove the tape in Ohio. A nice shale and limestone boundary, typical of Ohio 400-million-year-old geology.... and amazingly still horizontal. The turtle struck a raised aggressive pose when I took a photo. I didn't bother him any further. The 400 ft climb out of the valley on the bike was the easiest it has ever been for me, and on less food. Go figure! Oil looks OK and it's going to 100 hrs before changing.

The Victorian House, Queen Ann style, tour was excellent.

photos of food are mostly screened in order to be sensitive to those that struggle with eating too much.

Paul Simon - Kodachrome (Official Audio)
https://youtu.be/8rlDTK6QI-w?si=pDiX3beSZU6QIVgM

[A2022]

A Nice Bike Ride Close to Lake Erie

I had a wonderful ride along the North Coast Inland Trail, staying close to Lake Erie. It was my first time visiting both the Loraine County Airport and the trail itself, and they were truly delightful discoveries.

The route took me through the charming towns of Elyria, Oberlin, Kipton, and Wakeman. Altogether, I covered about 50 miles, enjoying the smooth trail, peaceful countryside, and friendly small-town vibes. Oberlin stood out, not just for its quaint college-town feel but also for its historical significance. Katherine Wright, sister of the famous Wright brothers, graduated from Oberlin College and later became a teacher before stepping into a key role managing her brothers' business endeavors.

The day started early with "wheels up" at 8AM and wrapped up back at the hangar by 7PM. Covering that much ground and enjoying so many sights in a single day felt like a lot of bang for the buck. A truly memorable ride!

Katherine Wright
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/edit ... ght-sister

***********

[A2022]

Today was one of those perfect spring days that practically demands you get outside. I took full advantage and logged about 60 miles on the Zizzo Speedster. The sun was out, the breeze was light, and the temperature was ideal—absolutely perfect for a long ride.

For the first time, I explored a new section of trail south of Xenia, Ohio. It was a great discovery—smooth, scenic, and very well maintained. Compared to my winter rides, the trails were bustling with people today. Back then, I had the whole path to myself, but the liveliness of today's ride brought a different kind of energy.

I estimate I burned around 2,500 calories, but that's not really the point for me. With my OMAD (One Meal A Day) routine, I manage the calorie side of things pretty well. I ride simply because I enjoy it. Being out on the trail, moving through nature, and feeling the rhythm of the ride—that's what it's all about.

Looking forward to more days like this!

You will be tired after a bike ride like this. Put your faith in your flight checklist to get you home safely. It works!

Trust me, that's gourmet biscuits and gravy but in order to be sensitive to those that suffer from eating too much, I have screened it. If I didn't pack in calories early on the ride, I would bonk.

Ben Böhmer - Beautiful (feat. Malou) (Official Audio)
https://youtu.be/ukxWZn0Ncdg?si=-DM6VCauUOE0psdk