Chasing the sun and steep gradients, Dalhoun-Saida loop diary

The day’s aim was to conquer the Dalhoun-Saida Loop, a route I labeled “easy ride”. It was a day defined by brilliant sunshine, 130C that felt like 100C,  a stiff, cool wind, and a healthy dose of drama, both on and off the bike. The Wake-Up Call: A 16% kicker The ride starts with a […]

Welcome to Lebanon

(Ahlan bikum fi lubnan) This is perhaps the most common thing you hear when you arrive in Lebanon and during your stay. But, what does it really mean, and what could a first time visitor expect to experience when arriving and staying in Lebanon? The more you experience the country, culture, infrastructure, politics and daily […]