Tuvizo — October 2014

Edward Payson Weston was an American who found fame by walking long distances.  Long distance walking became a celebrity sport in the States in the mid to late nineteenth century, with thousands turning out to cheer on their heroes. Weston, who was later nicknamed Weston the Pedestrian by the press, made a name for himself by saying that he could walk from Boston to Washington in ten days and be there in time for President Lincoln’s inauguration in 1861.  Unfortunately, Weston was half a day late but President Lincoln was so impressed with the attempt, that he offered to pay...

Winter is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere and the tracks and roads that were used for running, walking, horse riding and cycling could soon be under snow.  Why not take up the challenge and join the snow biking fanatics this winter? THE BIKE Fat bikes or snow bikes have been around for well over 100 years but in the last few years, bike manufacturers have started producing them for the man on the street.  Manufacturers are plugging their versatility to tackle most terrains and the fact that they ride like mountain bikes and are great for beginners.  The selection...

If you have two months or more to spare and want an adventure of a lifetime, then consider taking the time to cycle coast to coast - Seattle to Boston or San Diego to St. Augustine in Florida or one of the other routes on offer. You can even cycle all the way from San Francisco to New York on dedicated cycle tracks. If you can’t take that much time out, then you can always do a segment of the route for a week or more. Cycling coast to coast attracts visitors from around the world, so pack your cycling...