Fred Thomas, President and founder of A-D Bikes, writes the A-D Bikes Blog. When time allows, Fred will post musings and images about races, training, travels and products. The A-D Blog is also a fine place to find out more about what the company is doing and planning.
I have always wanted to ride the Trek Across Maine, but I have never been much of a camper. The only alternative was to ride it in a day. Without much planning, Tak and I decided to go for it: [..] Continue Reading
The Freeport Time Trial is a 16.5 mile loop outside of Freeport, Maine. The course features long sight lines on Route 1, false flats, twists and turns and some tough hills. It is race three of the Maine Time Trial [..] Continue Reading
The time trial is an 11 mile run and it is the last event of the race. The course is mildly up hill for six miles and then flat with a short climb. Conditions were cool and damp. I had [..] Continue Reading
The Mountain Stage is a 75 mile point to point course that features fast descents, tough climbs and the summit finish at Killington Ski Resort. Conditions were dry and warm. There were about 100 riders at the start. The plan [..] Continue Reading
The Killington Stage Race is a three day stage race held around Killington Vermont on Memorial Day Weekend. The race features Vermont hills, beautiful green scenery and great bike racing. I joined Downeast Racing team mates Matt Moon and Dan [..] Continue Reading
The Lake Sunappee Road Race is one of the longest running road races in New England. It attracts a good size field each year. I joined Downeast Racing Team riders Travis Kroot, Matt Moon, Eliot Pitney and Dan Vallaincourt for [..] Continue Reading
The Portland Velo Club Cyclemania Cape Elizabeth Time Trial is a 13.5 mile double loop in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. It is the third race in the Maine Time Trial Series. The course features long gradual hills, open roads and some [..] Continue Reading
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine Portland Bike Swap is an annual event that brings buyers and sellers of bikes together for a mad three hours of commerce. Owners bring their old and not so old bikes to the University of [..] Continue Reading
The Thomases journeyed to Northern California over the school holidays. We rented a small house in Berkeley. It was very nice and a welcomed change of scene. The weather was cool in the mornings, but dry. One day it rained; [..] Continue Reading
The Northeaster Time Trial is the first race in the Maine Time Trial Series (METTS). The course is an 11 mile loop near the Biddeford Pool in Biddeford, Maine. Conditions were windy and cold with temperatures in the 40s. About [..] Continue Reading
