Doug Ramsey, who writes very entertainingly about jazz at his site Rifftides, has this to say about getting back on the bike this year.

On a side note, I’ve interviewed Doug on my show, The Jazz Session. You can listen to the show, if you’d like.

My blogging friend John and his son Brandon just rode across most of our fair state. Now get this: John is a union guy from Massachusetts who likes jazz and soccer. And, as it turns out, I am a union guy from Massachusetts who likes jazz and soccer. John had hoped to make it Albany, but road realities changed his plans. You should really check out his ride journal. The first few pages are about the prep for the ride, and then the ride diary itself starts. Great pics and stories. When you’re done there, head over to John’s cycling blog, A Midnight Rider.