Zizzo Liberte - folding bike

[A2022]

It was a simple yet pleasant day. I rode to Caesar Ford Park on a new trail to me, which was remarkably smooth. I spent about an hour on the mountain bike trails; it was the first time this spring that the conditions were dry enough, and they proved to be excellent. After the ride, I found the hot tub and pool to be thoroughly relaxing. I enjoyed a meal followed by a slice of chocolate cake that was almost fudge-like, concluding the day on a delightful note.

On a related note, I am continuing with OMAD (one meal a day), and my weight has now dropped below 169 pounds (6 ft) —all while still enjoying cake. On days that I ride I have found it beneficial to eat some snacks during the day as I can burn 3000 calories. Today, a banana, a couple apples, and a power bar. For reference, Tadej Pogačar's weight = 146 lb (5 ft, 9 inch). That OMAD sure is something, I've never felt better.

Dayton Ohio downtown in the photo background.

[A2022]

It was a misty morning, but I decided to check it out and discovered I could fly IBL (In-Between Layers) in the clear. The weather was perfect for a bike ride, so I cruised over to the Air Force Museum. It was quite busy, but instead of going inside, I explored the nearby Memorial Park. There’s so much to see there, and the immense sacrifice for our freedom is almost beyond comprehension. I enjoyed a nice dinner and made it back to base just as the showers started again. Overall, a great day.

The new clipless pedals were great, and I didn't tip over. What to do when you realize you took two right-handed gloves. Pull the emergency set from the seat back tray.

When you’re doing OMAD (one meal a day) and biking 65 miles fueled by some fruit and a power bar, a good meal at the end of the day tastes incredible.

Bruce Hornsby, The Valley Road (Remastered)
https://youtu.be/Ngj2pFW3bqU?si=BbKPvVnS8ludt89u

[A2022]

A final test fit of the local bike rafting gear with everything strapped on. The weather looks promising over the next couple of days. I’m sure I’ll learn something along the way. I plan to do a couple of local test runs before tackling bigger waters. The PFD sure takes up a lot of space, and the raft will ride on the handlebars. I have lost about 15 lbs of fat since ordering this raft so the total weight on the bike will be about the same.

[A2022]

well, there you go... some acoustics engineer making literally millions of dollars with cat-ears for biking. I had to wait about 3 weeks for these because they were on backorder.

wind noise is real and has been measured to be louder than a lawn mower on a breezy day while bike riding and it is painful. noise cancelling ear buds work wonders, and I have them, but they can't get it all. hopefully, these will get the final 20 percent of the wind noise. or perhaps one could just grow some big sideburns.

[A2022]

Alpacka Caribou raft on a Zizzo Liberte folding bike, in a Van's RV9A....

The final, final, packing fit is done. I like to know exactly where everything will be secured and how best to pack it, so I took an extra day to repeatedly pack and unpack. I’m sure there will still be a few small surprises, but I should be able to handle them. One thing I might try is lowering the front handlebar some amount to mount the raft then raising it for riding. Even with the aft rack mounted to the bike, and the tow bar in the brackets, I do not need to move the seatbacks in order to stow the bike in the baggage area.

[A2022]

It was a beautiful day on the Mad River in Urbana, Ohio. The bike rafting plan worked perfectly. The water was clear and cool. I ended the day with dinner at Abuel's Kitchen (Google rating 4.9), and it was fantastic. The whole day felt like a slice of paradise. I didn't work very hard today. I felt as if I was on a liquid conveyer belt.

A river with tunes is nice!
Bruce Hornsby & The Range - Every Little Kiss
https://youtu.be/PPmyYs92GDs?si=K0urtYmjnHL7aCNa

Bruce Hornsby & The Range - Look Out Any Window
https://youtu.be/cBSeEcFiTWA?si=2GAzy6FaXZQj3SuB















































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a good possibility a bike is there....

Donna Lewis, Nora En Pure - I Love You Always Forever (Nora's Version for Lady Attraction)
https://youtu.be/cTrgJjTmh6g?si=d5ZYF8IuEbpNU13l

[A2022]

I'm getting the bike ready for trout fishing and switched to an inflatable PFD (no whitewater) to make it less bulky. The Mad River, Ohio's top spot for trout fishing, is a spring fed river where brown trout reproduce naturally and are also stocked. For my water shoes, I filed down the pedal pegs on one side and painted that side red.

[A2022]

It was a typical late spring day in Ohio—warm, overcast, with some showers—but I decided to head to the Mad River. The water level was up bit, making for a perfect run. I saw only one other guy, and he had just caught a trout, lifting it to show me. It was black-speckled on silver and absolutely beautiful. I watched him release it, and I would have done the same. Since my fishing gear wasn’t fully ready, I chose to just paddle the river for about seven miles. My only goal today was to move, get some exercise, and have fun. It turned out to be a great day.

The side view of the bike really shows how small it is, but it’s surprisingly capable. When using panniers on a short-wheelbase bike, you need to ensure there’s a way to avoid heel strike. The best solution is to move the panniers aft, though raising them can work too. Still, shifting them aft is the better option.

Because of the storms coming through, I chocked all the tires. With these Kansas chocks, the only way to move the plane is to lift it straight up. Chocks developed in Ohio, tested and verified in high Kansas winds.

Mick Jagger could carry the show by himself...
The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil (Official Video) [4K]
https://youtu.be/Jwtyn-L-2gQ?si=ekRD3phBHWajuPNz

Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/XcATvu5f9vE?si=eWQNTQqkXxwpEtes

[A2022]

planning to attempt 75 miles on the Zizzo speedster. basically ride 38 miles away, then you have to come back. my lowest weight has been 166.8 lb but the reduction is slowing. the goal is still 165 lb. 168 lb today. it seems that I can get all the calories I need by following OMAD (one-meal-a-day). I am locking in on this OMAD routine because I feel better and have more energy.

bike tire pressure has been reduced on the Zizzo's because of new ride data. hey, clean those sunglasses and mirrors before you go because there is nothing worse than getting on the bike and looking through dirt. cat ears installed!

Benefits of One Meal A Day (OMAD) Intermittent Fasting
https://youtu.be/cQ-X9SSfc10?si=UsDwiCKETnlqDuLc

[A2022]

The bike route: Springfield airport, Yellow Springs, Jeremiah Morrow Bridge, Yellow Springs, Springfield, Springfield airport.

A nice day to be out and about on the bike. I added a backup water bottle because it is becoming warmer, but the lucky green bottle gets the pole position. I cruised down to Jeremiah Morrow Bridge where Martha Lunken flew under the bridge and ended her career as an FAA Safety Managers. She turned her transponder off, but bridge cameras told the story. I think she still flies her Cessna. There are cameras everywhere these days. It really is a beautiful bridge and tall. The road to Fort Ancient Indian Serpent Mounds was closed so I didn't attempt it. It's a 300 ft climb but the legs were feeling good and ready to go. It seems the road will be closed for 4 more weeks. I'll try it in the Fall. Ceasar Creek was rolling more like a river. I feel like we have had more water this Spring. A nice artistic flag made from metal and some nice flowers along the way. I had a very nice dinner at Sunrise Cafe. Hey, when you only eat one meal a day, it saves money so that when you do eat out, you can make it a nice one. I had 75 miles on the bike done, but I decided to ride over to the next town and buy some chocolates for my wife and daughter. I felt good in the saddle all day and it was a nice way to spend a day, 87.5 miles total.


Nora En Pure - Do No More
https://youtu.be/an5eMeCwwko?si=gRrgjx5amXVAOlOZ

[A2022]

Clean, inspect, and lube your bike regularly to keep it running smoothly. I gave the chain tension screw at the derailleur a half turn after the chain came off one time on my last ride over bumps. This bike has been upgraded with a much larger 58T chainring. It's all set now. I haven’t had any major issues with any of my Zizzo bikes, just routine maintenance.

I used to think maximum tire pressure was the best for performance. Not anymore, reduced tire pressure on the last ride had better performance and was smoother. Maximum tire pressure is better when you are riding polished walnut, not where I ride.

Bike tire pressure...
https://youtu.be/7r8f3w89XeM?si=fHY7KuBjZqni7B2d
https://youtu.be/RFl1XsjfURM?si=WhBJW4osbyfoEsXs

Bike tire pressure calculator...
https://silca.cc/pages/pro-tire-pressur ... u9xbH22EU0

[A2022]

Easy mountain bike trails were the perfect activity today. The goal was simple: get the body moving and dodge a few trees. I knew these trails would be in top shape, with the weather warming up after a wet stretch. There was just enough mud in some turns to make things interesting with a bit of sliding.

I’d rate the trail conditions a solid 9/10 — they would have been a perfect 10 if it had been about 15°C cooler. I took a break, then went back out and did it all over again. It was an absolute blast.

Today, for the most part, was a junk food day. Call for the pizza 15 minutes ahead and it will be ready when you arrive. The water fill stations were my favorite stops today.

95 hours on this warm oil. It will exceed 100 hours before changing.

Nora En Pure - Birthright (Nora has talent for mixing music)
https://youtu.be/I_zlGQp4KbI?si=u-hxNPYGn8EcmTHl

Nora En Pure - Dry Sobbing
https://youtu.be/JjGQeVISyuM?si=lxHaX92wuYlzVmYn

[A2022]

I purchased another set of these removable road bike style clipless pedals because they are so good. they are great for a folding bike when you wish to cover large distances in the heat.

[A2022]

One thing I have noticed about Tadej Pogačar is that when viewing from the side, he seems to be breathing all the way to his stomach. the sustained power output from this guy is incredible. pedal torque x cadence = power.

Is Seated Climbing Faster? Pogačar’s 2025 Tactic Decoded
https://youtu.be/c7EYFjkXpYc?si=ZFY5ovwI_N7wQpPk

[A2022]

A couple of new helmet pads made a huge difference today. A relaxed 30-mile ride felt effortless, just what I needed to get my body moving. The weather added some excitement on both the outbound and return trips. I’m starting to realize how many incredible homemade desserts the Yellow Springs community has to offer. I resisted today, but the temptation is real. Those slippers make me feel old, but they’re way better than clomping around in clipless road bike shoes. My go to coffee in the summer is an "iced Americano with an extra shot". It is cheaper than most other drinks and cleaner, no sugar, no cream and tastes better than drip coffee (in my opinion).

a 100W backup battery is nice to have on an all-day ride. they are both lightweight and cheap. I didn't really need it today, but I sat around for a while and plugged it in.

[A2022]

50 miles today on the bike. Eye protection is clean and hanging in the plane. Air the bike tires in the plane. A strap around the tires pulls the tires together against the spring magnet another half inch and keeps the tires oriented for filling in the plane. The fish and chips and homeade cake were very good. Yellow Springs has many good places to eat and no restaurant chains. The salad was great for $6.99. That's a deal!

The clipless pedals finally struck, twice. Where you fall over when standing still because you can't get the foot out of the pedal, or you lean to the wrong side and can't get your foot out. I went down in downtown Springfield and Yellow Springs. At least I didn't go down in Xenia. When you think you have something mastered, you quit thinking about it and get complacent. The only thing to do is ride more!

I did not see a parrot anywhere....

[A2022]

I am getting too much motion on these elk horns at the mount. I used silicon tape as a temporary install at the handlebar mount, but you know how that goes. I kept riding and now they are moving when I pull on them hard. I'll replace those with a proper alum shim. You really want those to be secured well. BTW, I really like this bike!

Aurelia (Original Mix)
https://youtu.be/z8YLIsYrj84?si=R3oEMuJ8Qzq45fvF

[A2022]

rushing around this evening getting the bike and camping gear ready. I decided to install a new chain because the current chain was at 75% stretch. the 3D print pannier restrainers are holding up well. the raft total traveling weight = 7 lbs.

locking my tie down rope knots with zip ties. this has worked well for me on other knots. I am not an expert on knots and rope. I was going to replace the ropes but they still have some life.

[A2022]

Lanesboro MN, Root River Rafting - South Branch and biking....

It was a great four-day trip. When you can combine flying, rafting and biking on one compact trip it becomes very good. Lanesboro is a top biking destination, and the river is good for rafting beginners and offers some short Class II rapids. At one point I looked at my bike on the front of the raft and it was pointing straight upwards, but everything held together, and it was a blast. When you are finished rafting, put the raft on the bike and ride back on some very nice trails. To many pictures but I didn't take any on the raft because I didn't want to lose my phone. Yeah, I was nervous. Hey, if you like this kind of stuff, it's a destination. The quicksand is another story...

I rolled in late Sunday because of T-storm delay and all the restaurant kitchens were closed. Cliff bar to the rescue and I was happy.

Since I have lost about 20 lbs I seem to have more room in the pilot's seat. It feels better. I have my back rest on the middle rail to achieve some lean back.

The weather was perfect. It is better if you can choose the weather window for stuff like this. I left some money in the airport beverage donation can. It is a great airport, 55Y!

These are economical trips. A lot of bang for the buck. No car, no hotel, quiet campsite next to the river total $97, $4.50 good IPA beers, etc.

Sting - If I Ever Lose My Faith In You
https://youtu.be/7km4EHgkQiw?si=2T42SUtN-X3T3sq1