BicyclesBoatsAndBeer
@bicyclebrian.bsky.social
I enjoy bicycling, boating, and good beer. The order of importance between bikes, beer, and boats varies daily. I live in Ohio.
That's excellent! We just had cranksgiving here where I live in the Cleveland area. It's always a fun event.
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
That's excellent! We just had cranksgiving here where I live in the Cleveland area. It's always a fun event.
I did @bikecleveland.bsky.social Cranksgiving today where cyclists bike to stores and buy whatever they can afford to go to local food pantries. The only rule was everything must be hauled by bicycle. This is my bike and the total haul from around 40 cyclists.
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I did @bikecleveland.bsky.social Cranksgiving today where cyclists bike to stores and buy whatever they can afford to go to local food pantries. The only rule was everything must be hauled by bicycle. This is my bike and the total haul from around 40 cyclists.
Brewery ride is over. 47 miles from Akron to home. The towpath was flooded for about 10 miles which made it kind of fun. I'm sure after riding thru that much standing water I'll have cable issues or something when the bike dries out.
October 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Brewery ride is over. 47 miles from Akron to home. The towpath was flooded for about 10 miles which made it kind of fun. I'm sure after riding thru that much standing water I'll have cable issues or something when the bike dries out.
Brewery ride is over. 47 miles from Akron to home. The towpath was flooded for about 10 miles which made it kind of fun. I'm sure after riding thru that much standing water I'll have cable issues or something when the bike dries out.
October 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Brewery ride is over. 47 miles from Akron to home. The towpath was flooded for about 10 miles which made it kind of fun. I'm sure after riding thru that much standing water I'll have cable issues or something when the bike dries out.
This sign makes me question things at Eighty-Three brewing
October 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This sign makes me question things at Eighty-Three brewing
Day 3 of the brewery ride. Today's brewery is Eighty-Three brewery in Akron Ohio. The ride here was 47 miles from Bolivar ohio. I'd say this brewery is ok, its not great and next time I come to Akron to go to brewery, this will not be the one I come for and probably not even on the list.
October 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Day 3 of the brewery ride. Today's brewery is Eighty-Three brewery in Akron Ohio. The ride here was 47 miles from Bolivar ohio. I'd say this brewery is ok, its not great and next time I come to Akron to go to brewery, this will not be the one I come for and probably not even on the list.
Day 2 of the brewery ride complete. 38 hilly miles from Wooster Ohio to Bolivar ohio. Tonight's brewery is Lockport in Bolivar Ohio. Tomorrow I head north along the towpath to Akron.
October 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Day 2 of the brewery ride complete. 38 hilly miles from Wooster Ohio to Bolivar ohio. Tonight's brewery is Lockport in Bolivar Ohio. Tomorrow I head north along the towpath to Akron.
Do calendars exist here in Wooster Ohio? Muddy's - it's now May + 5 months(October), the May specials banner can come down
October 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Do calendars exist here in Wooster Ohio? Muddy's - it's now May + 5 months(October), the May specials banner can come down
Day 1 brewery ride was a success. 57 miles from Lakewood to Wooster ohio and now I'm at JAFB brewery. I tried to stop at a few along the way but they weren't open for lunch. Tomorrow I ride to Bolivar Ohio for Lockport brewery.
October 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Day 1 brewery ride was a success. 57 miles from Lakewood to Wooster ohio and now I'm at JAFB brewery. I tried to stop at a few along the way but they weren't open for lunch. Tomorrow I ride to Bolivar Ohio for Lockport brewery.
Today I start a multi day 200ish mile brewery tour bike ride.
October 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today I start a multi day 200ish mile brewery tour bike ride.
It's cervezas O'clock here in Mallorca. For those in the eastern US, it's 7:20am, it's a judgement call for you.
August 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It's cervezas O'clock here in Mallorca. For those in the eastern US, it's 7:20am, it's a judgement call for you.
Tomorrow we have to return boat we chartered to play around the Mediterranean back to it's home port. It was a GREAT trip and the last port of the trip is sad. (I guess I have to return to work next week)
August 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Tomorrow we have to return boat we chartered to play around the Mediterranean back to it's home port. It was a GREAT trip and the last port of the trip is sad. (I guess I have to return to work next week)
Deleting ALL work apps off my phone and leaving my work PC behind the leaving for 2 weeks - 1 to explore Velencia Spain and 1 to sail the Mediterranean on a chartered boat was a great vacation decision. I've lost track of what day it is. It's awesome. (Also kudos to my employer for supporting it!)
August 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Deleting ALL work apps off my phone and leaving my work PC behind the leaving for 2 weeks - 1 to explore Velencia Spain and 1 to sail the Mediterranean on a chartered boat was a great vacation decision. I've lost track of what day it is. It's awesome. (Also kudos to my employer for supporting it!)
While in Valencia Spain last week I convinced the wife to rent some bikes. She rented an ebike and now wants one which is good. Even better was getting to bike around Valencia. They have great scenery, great infrastructure, and lots O' fun. Now it's boat time.
August 24, 2025 at 6:20 AM
While in Valencia Spain last week I convinced the wife to rent some bikes. She rented an ebike and now wants one which is good. Even better was getting to bike around Valencia. They have great scenery, great infrastructure, and lots O' fun. Now it's boat time.
Waking up on the Mediterranean beats waking up to go to work.
August 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Waking up on the Mediterranean beats waking up to go to work.
Our few days in Velencia were so much fun we would like to return some day. Now we are off to Mallorca, this was our first peek after getting off the bus from the airport. One night here then we jump on a catamaran to sail around the island.
August 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our few days in Velencia were so much fun we would like to return some day. Now we are off to Mallorca, this was our first peek after getting off the bus from the airport. One night here then we jump on a catamaran to sail around the island.
Evidentially Santa lives in Valencia Spain
August 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Evidentially Santa lives in Valencia Spain
Hello Sandusky Ohio from the rooftop bar
July 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Hello Sandusky Ohio from the rooftop bar
I had the day off so I decided to ride my fat bike to my marina(Cleveland to Sandusky) without really being in shape to ride the fatty that far. It was tiring, but I'm not dead so I'll be in better shape!
July 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I had the day off so I decided to ride my fat bike to my marina(Cleveland to Sandusky) without really being in shape to ride the fatty that far. It was tiring, but I'm not dead so I'll be in better shape!
Wife's new toy arrived today just in time for a fun boat trip this weekend.
June 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Wife's new toy arrived today just in time for a fun boat trip this weekend.
I resurrected The Evil Machine (or Evil for short) for the new boat. On my old boat, when it came out someone was getting hurt. Now it's found a home on the new boat - time for a resurgence of evil party!
June 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I resurrected The Evil Machine (or Evil for short) for the new boat. On my old boat, when it came out someone was getting hurt. Now it's found a home on the new boat - time for a resurgence of evil party!
This has to be one of the weirdest warning labels/pics. It either means keep the batteries out of reach of children OR children will punch you in the balls to get to the batteries.
May 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This has to be one of the weirdest warning labels/pics. It either means keep the batteries out of reach of children OR children will punch you in the balls to get to the batteries.
Tonight cold little hangout in Marblehead. Working on getting my summer toy ready and it's easier to camp out than drive home tonight and back tomorrow morning.
April 27, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Tonight cold little hangout in Marblehead. Working on getting my summer toy ready and it's easier to camp out than drive home tonight and back tomorrow morning.
Spring in Cleveland means having to bike to local breweries in hazy, sprinkly, moist weather. The good news is SOON the floating playland will be in the water.
April 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Spring in Cleveland means having to bike to local breweries in hazy, sprinkly, moist weather. The good news is SOON the floating playland will be in the water.
The westside market in Cleveland is looking pretty cool this evening
March 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The westside market in Cleveland is looking pretty cool this evening