Doughnuts have a long history. The concept of a deep-fried dough ball traces to Roman times and the Iberian churro is a cousin. Dutch settlers brought the idea to New York in the 1700s, which claims the title of US home of the doughnut, though the ring shape was refined in 19th-century New England, while... Continue Reading →
Tiny Liberty, MO, sits across the Missouri River to the north of Independence and is the county seat of Clay County. Joseph Smith was imprisoned for five months in the Liberty Jail. The Liberty Jail Historic Site hosts a replica of the prophet's prison. The site of Jesse James' first daylight, peacetime robbery is celebrated... Continue Reading →
Today my 46-mile ride took me (intentionally) through the drive-thru window at Mountain Donuts in Ogden, UT. The artisan cake donuts may be individually customized with choice of coatings, toppings, and drizzles. Or, there are recommendations by staff and fans. I went with the French Toast recommendation by staff - a warm cake donut, maple... Continue Reading →
A little after 10:00 am I set out on a massive loop from my hotel in Enterprise, through Henderson and Boulder City, along the shores of Lake Mead, then over Frenchman Mountain into downtown Las Vegas--83 miles and 4,600 feet elevation gain. The ride up over the mountain was a long climb and really tough.... Continue Reading →
the Bikeswain 