Donald's Daily Draft

No Sun At This Beech… But What A Climb!

Donald's Daily Draft — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:42:36 GMT

I mentioned in my post last week that I was headed back to the mountains for the weekend and a good training ride packed with climbing. I pedaled the roads around Banner Elk. The very roads on which Lance decided to make his comeback to cycling after...(read more)

“Cycling is King at Lees-McRae”… Where’s that you say?

Donald's Daily Draft — Wed, 07 May 2008 13:12:32 GMT

I wrote about my climbing in the Appalachian Mountains and The Blue Ridge Parkway a couple of posts back. It’s the same area around Banner Elk, NC where Lance Armstrong made his comeback from cancer ten years ago. He trained there rebuilding his...(read more)

What’s The Best Carb Source On The Bike?

Donald's Daily Draft — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:07:50 GMT

So we’ve talked about what our favorite food is on the bike. But… Is there something to be said for the organic ingredients in Clif products (like organic brown rice syrup instead of corn syrup)? I thought this would be a good question for...(read more)

Climbing Hurts So Good!

Donald's Daily Draft — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:01:17 GMT

Ahhhh… the feeling is back. Climbing… sure it can hurt… but I love it. I’m training for a century in the mountains at the end of June. It’s called Blood, Sweat & Gears. This was my first ever mountain century last year...(read more)

Saddle up! But which one?

Donald's Daily Draft — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:18:51 GMT

So, I’m thinking about a new saddle. The one I have is sufficient. But I’m wondering… “Is there something better out there?” I think I get a little uncomfortable in the saddle a little too frequently. Sure, I know it’s...(read more)

Cyclists Make Great Grape Stompers…

Donald's Daily Draft — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:20:59 GMT

I guess they do. This past weekend, I was invited to a grape “stomp-off’ against other media representatives from around town. It was a huge wine festival, “Great Grapes,” showcasing North Carolina’s growing wine industry...(read more)

What’s Best For The Bum?

Donald's Daily Draft — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:37:30 GMT

I’m determined to get to the bottom of this. OK… no wise cracks about how many buns… I mean puns… I can fit into this post. But really… I have never used a chamois cream (creme) and I’m not sure I’ve ever really...(read more)

S-T-R-E-T-C-H…

Donald's Daily Draft — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:04:57 GMT

Stretching… How much should cyclists stretch and when? I wonder about this every time I ride… I come home from a ride and relax. Sometimes I stretch… sometimes I don’t. I have found I feel better with some basic Yoga… but...(read more)

Sweet News For My Cravings!

Donald's Daily Draft — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:22:42 GMT

Desserts are my weakness! It seems as I get older… I’m craving that little something sweet after each meal… lunch or dinner. I’m not a candy kind of person… but rather ice cream, cookies or cake. Don’t get me wrong...(read more)

Special Package from Dr. Ruth…

Donald's Daily Draft — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:10:33 GMT

As many of you may know, I work in the news business. So, we get a lot of promotional items sent directly to us. Organizations, public relations or marketing firms pitch their products and books hoping you’ll give them some coverage. Well, here’s...(read more)

Great Message… whoever created it?

Donald's Daily Draft — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:36:51 GMT

I found this in my weekly email from RoadBikeRider.com: There’s a flap in England about an ingenious video called “Do the Test.” It was produced for Transport for London as a way to raise awareness of cyclists on the road. Nice idea...(read more)

Save The Horseplay…

Donald's Daily Draft — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:46:46 GMT

Buffoonery, clowning, fooling around, high jinks, romping, roughhousing… all terms used to define horseplay. Horseplay can be had in a lot of places but I think we can all agree that road biking, escpecially a group ride, should not be one of them...(read more)

Future Tour Contender?

Donald's Daily Draft — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:57:24 GMT

Last week, we welcomed our second son Macauley. Baby “Mac” is doing well and so is my hero, Jan, also known as my wife. Many of you have asked about pictures. So, here’s Mac with his big brother Troupe. They are both miracles and we...(read more)

I’m going to be a little busy…

Donald's Daily Draft — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:21:44 GMT

There’s a really good reason for me being a bit of a slacker lately on my blog. I know I’ve been slow on posting as well as visting your sites. But I have a good excuse. I’ve mentioned in comments on some of your blogs that we’re...(read more)

Somebody Stop Me…

Donald's Daily Draft — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:39:34 GMT

Welcome to Carb Load Central. This is a great way to build will power… or a great way to work on being the next contestant on the Biggest Loser. If you’ve never been in a newsroom this is what you will see… especially on Fridays. I only...(read more)