Ridin’ when I can
Posted in Gear on Sep 2nd, 2009
While it may be a bit early to be thinking about winter, we’ve recently had some temperatures in the low forties in the mornings. I’m planning on trying to keep cycling through the winter (mostly because I haven’t done much riding this summer). In preparation for winter riding, it helps to have the [...]
Posted in Gear on Jun 24th, 2009
I’ve had a nagging click in the right drive-side pedal for quite some time now. Using advice from Bicycle Tutor, I looked at the more obvious places for the click. I took the pedal off and regreased the threads. I fixed two stuck links in my chain. I also tightened the crank arm bolt just [...]
Posted in Gear, road rides on May 31st, 2009
I rode my Giant Yukon mountain bike to work this morning. I had originally thought that I would ride the road bike in, but I’m pretty anal about it getting scratched up on the steel bike racks in front of the library. Not to bash our students any, but they tend to throw their bikes [...]
Posted in Gear on May 26th, 2009
Little Circles has an awesome post where he summarizes the equipment and food he used on a recent 226 mile New England ride. In his post-ride breakdown, he covers saddle balm, energy gels, front and rear bags, rain jacket, lights, and more. I’m in the process of adding to my collection of gear for long [...]
Posted in Gear on May 8th, 2009
The Cycling Issue | Outside Online.
Outside Magazine has a good page devoted to Cycling, as part of the latest issue of the magazine. There’s lots of good information there, including setting up a home bike shop, fitness information, and repair videos. There are even videos that showcase some of the new bikes of the season.
Found [...]
Posted in Gear on Apr 29th, 2009
It may seem a bit counter-intuitive to buy a trainer in spring, but I’ve come to the conclusion that if I’m going to be better on the bike, then I need to spend more time on the bike. With my responsibilities of being a full-time job and being a husband and father-of-three-boys, it’s really [...]