Author
Conner Burns
Conner is a cyclist, artist, firefighter, writer ... quite varied. If you think his present activities are diverse, you should look at his past. The constant throughout his life has been the bike. Once he learned to ride a bike he never stopped. All varieties of bikes, all kinds of racing and all types of terrain. Currently he just rides when he can for as long as possible. All surfaces are good; but his favorite street sign states - pavement ends.
UHHH, No. I am not speaking of the women’s roller derby player - Snot Rocket Science - talented as she may be. I am speaking of a term used in many sports. Yes, an ‘abrupt’!-->…
I have 20 years ….
When I was in my mid 20’s I was in a locker room after an indoor workout. I was in there often and frequently with the same group of guys. They were ‘older than 60’. Nice!-->…
Longevity
There is something to be said for longevity.
What do I mean? Time on the bike. Not time today or a single ride, but the cumulative years of riding. Consistency is!-->!-->!-->…
ding ding ding … ring the dinner bell!
What do you eat on the bike? You have preferences?
Let me be more specific – for a short ride? For a long ride?
I started riding when all we had were bananas and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
say what?
Riding outside. The sights, sounds and smells. Mostly pleasant, but not always. Always different. I know we all love beautiful views and the flowers blooming – sight!-->…
either / or
If you are currently reading, and enjoy this site, my guess is that you enjoy the bike. Duhhh, you say? Well, I know not everyone reading this rides a bike, but I also!-->…
How many? How much?
I am certain you have been asked that question before. Usually when they see your bike room. You have one of those – correct? Sometimes a conversation reveals that you have!-->…
I just need …
Group ride at 6pm. Everyone is ready to roll. Then Bike Problem Paul arrives. He might be the same person every ride or it might be a different person, but it is!-->…
where is my cleat?
Clipless pedals. I know, the name is confusing to some, but only if you do not know the history. Yes, there is a company ‘setting out’ to change the name from clipless to!-->…
Pre-ride routine?
Do you have a pre-ride routine? You should.
I am not talking about the – drink XX ounces of Beet Juice with XXX extract for performance. Not that you cannot add!-->!-->!-->…