Author Archives: Jan Van Mieghem

Grand scientific study of Covid testing for triple vaccinated people (sample size = 1, 16 Feb 2022)

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Jan Van Mieghem

It’s been a while since I wrote on my blog but I figured let me share this personal example, and my two conclusions right away:

Posted in Cycling | Leave a comment

My 2018 Christmas Eve project: resurrecting my HP41CV

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Jan Van Mieghem

Sometime in high school in 1979 or 1980, I bought my beloved HP41CV. The first programmable calculator with alphanumeric display and, of course, reverse Polish notation. It’s got Wikipedia entries and has become a collection item, fetching multiple $100s on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling | 3 Comments

Did my cycling power really increase this winter on my Wahoo Kickr? Power accuracy and thermal drift on my Kickr

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Jan Van Mieghem

Do you train using a Wahoo Kickr that is in your garage or in a colder area like me? I probably bought one of the first Wahoo Kickr’s in 2014 and was a beta user on Zwift. The Kickr is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling | 27 Comments

Should healthcare prices be regulated or free?

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Jan Van Mieghem

Behind this article in The New York Times is an interesting question alluded to in its final paragraph: should health care prices be regulated or free?  PhD dissertations and books are written addressing this intricate important question that can’t be done … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling | 1 Comment

iPadPro Apps & Tricks for Handwriting: Note-taking, Communicating and Teaching

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Jan Van Mieghem

Here are some apps and tricks that may be useful for handwriting.  (Please do comment or add so we can share how to utilize the iPadPro effectively. Another blog focuses on the iPad for research.) Handwriting apps There are many … Continue reading →

Posted in Academia, Research, Teaching | 2 Comments

iPad Apps & Tricks for Research

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Jan Van Mieghem

Here are some apps and tricks that may be useful for researchers.  (Please do comment or add so we can share how to make the iPad work well for research. Another blog focuses on iPadPro for handwriting.) Sync & store … Continue reading →

Posted in Academia, Research, Teaching | 2 Comments

First day of regular check-in process at Brussels Airport

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Jan Van Mieghem

I just arrived at Brussels Airport an hour ago and figured I share some experience of the new check-in processes at what used to be Europe’s most convenient airport.

Posted in Operations management | Leave a comment

Sinus Bradycardia, Life Insurance, and Cycling

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Jan Van Mieghem

A short interruption of my dormant blog state to share a new learning.  Recently I looked into changing my life insurance policy and underwent a physical exam as part of the qualification.  A professional came to our house and administered … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling | 3 Comments

Dreaming of the Dolomites: pump or CO2 cartridges?

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Jan Van Mieghem

It’s another cold winter in Chicago.  Dreaming of my trip to the Dolomites end of June is all I can do.  Given that it won’t be a race, time to inflate a flat really isn’t a factor so I’m thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling | 5 Comments

There is no free lunch on Ventoux

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Jan Van Mieghem

Brilliant day in Bédoin: perfect for the ride with Gerry that we planned on a few months ago. Given that we hadn’t been any more specific in our planning, Gerry asked this morning “so what are we going to do? A … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling | 8 Comments