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…
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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…
Cycling Infrastructure
Cycling Infrastructure. What exactly does that mean? Or include? Is that bike paths, bike trails, parking facilities, access to bikes? I believe all are important. Add to it…
May I borrow your bike?
I was at work and speaking with a friend. He is fit and active but not a cyclist. He tells me that he signed up for a triathlon. I encourage him. He says – may I borrow your…
that dude was smoking’ … and not in a good way
When do you wait?
Groups rides and etiquette? There really is etiquette on a ride. Yes, it does vary. I will post a situation here and seek your input. I have written in…
Fast Frank
Shoes, water bottles, computer, energy bars, air in tires. Check.
Who is here today? Great, Betty is here, she is fast but always works as a team. Joe is here; he always…
I did not ….
Slice of life. Humor me.
Riding bikes, dirt roads, winter. It is cold so we have our ‘route’. It is a ‘crows foot’, maybe a crows foot after it was eaten by…
spring frustrations?
It is spring - at least in my part of the world. It is time to get out there without the limitations of gloves, jackets, shoe covers and blistering cold winds. With those…
random relationship talk?
Racing. Training. I was in the middle of it all. I started dating someone. At some point my mileage decreased. I did not tell her. I made the choice to ride less to spend…