TrainerRoad – Step 1 – Check your Equipment

March 13, 2016 in Cycling

TrainerRoad Getting Started RedOstelinda

As I explained in the last post, I use TrainerRoad for my indoor training. I think it is a wonderful cycling online training tool.  But many people never really discover what a great training tool TrainerRoad
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I Trained Indoors

March 7, 2016 in Cycling

I have been spending very little time on my bike lately. Foot surgery, combined with a bad cold, sinus infection, ear infection, lots of other valid reasons and also plenty of excuses…obviously not all happening at
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Master Bedroom Unfinished Projects

February 27, 2016 in My house

My master bedroom is a compilation of unfinished projects. I create To Do lists for my bedroom and somehow I never get anything done.  Other projects become the priorities and unfinished projects stay… unfinished projects. I thought
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What Is A Cuban Mop?

August 12, 2015 in Cuban

A Cuban mop is basically a wooden T stick with a rag. If you live in South Florida, chances are that somewhere in your household…there is a Cuban mop.

My Espresso Cups

August 7, 2015 in Cuban, Cuban coffee, My house

Yesterday, as I was getting ready for my mid-morning cafecito (Cuban coffee) ritual, the last piece of my daily use espresso cup set just slipped for my hands.  It was certainly painful to see that last
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My 1991 Specialized Allez Epic

February 25, 2015 in Cycling

Here is a photo of my 1991 Specialized Allez Epic carbon fiber road bike…and hubby’s bike is also in the photo. This photo was taken shortly after the bicycles came out of the bicycle shop
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The Everglades Bicycle Club Retro Jersey

February 24, 2015 in Cycling

As of a few days ago, the Everglades Bicycle Club Retro Jerseys (the bicycle club I belong to) were listed at Amazon. Aren’t they cool?  I personally own one.  If you are not sure about the sizing, they
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My Journey Back to Cycling

February 23, 2015 in Cycling

Last year I started my journey back to cycling, the sport that consumed most of my free time during the 1990’s.  Since my doctor forbade me from all things high-impact (which basically covered about 80% of
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Inside the Grand Canyon

October 25, 2014 in Hiking

    WOW!  I just realized it has been two months since my last post.  I have neglected RedOstelinda…a little.  It has been busy, I have to admit. Between the vacations, helping our son settle
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New Red Saddle For My Old Bike

August 24, 2014 in Cycling

I finally purchased a new red saddle for my old bike. I don’t think I have posted much lately, let alone posted anything about riding my bicycle again. If you read My Bike and My Cycling
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