Category Archives: Cycling

National Bike Month Ramblings

2007-05-16 – 21:40

May is National Bike Month. The League of American Bicyclists is promoting it with Bike to Work Week, from 14-18 May, and Bike to Work Day, Friday 18 May. I’ve been riding my bike to work since last Monday and enjoying it pretty well. The body shop tells us the minivan should be ready to […]

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Review: Saab Roof Rack Load Bars

2007-05-13 – 16:05

Can a $95 Saab roof rack replace a $220 Thule rack?
Last week I sold one of the cars, but didn’t mention it was one I used to transport my bikes to mountain bike trails and to some longer road rides. It’s been six years since we bought the roof rack for the car we […]

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How to get back out of shape in two short weeks

2007-05-05 – 09:13

There are plenty of ways to avoid getting in shape, but this routine has worked really well for me over the past few weeks. Give it a try!
First you have sign up for a couple of events that are within reach for your current level of fitness, but are very likely to leave you […]

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Good news for cycling or bad news for sport?

2007-05-03 – 06:39

I’m really tired of all the doping scandals and news that surround the sport of pro bicycle racing. I just want to get out there and ride my bike, and I enjoy watching other people out there riding their bikes, who happen to be a lot better at it than me.
I lifted this quote […]

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The Perfect Biking Weekend?

2007-04-22 – 19:52

Baker’s Dozen: 24 miles of singletrack, a day spent mostly relaxing in the park, sore triceps, sore bottom, a couple of bruises, and LAST PLACE in the race!
Dam Ride: 58 miles of road, an even sorer (is that a word?) bottom, tired legs, and another beautiful day spent mostly outside.
I realized this morning […]

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