Has Shimano Ultegra shifters and hardware, Brooks saddle, and Shimano SPD pedals. Also rigged for a Garmin wireless bike computer. Please comment below if you see or know anything!
October 05, 2013
March 19, 2013
March Winds
I love spring for many reasons, and the wind is not generally a complaint of mine. But last night my ride home was horrendous. The wind was in my face for the last mile. Even my well-practiced snot rockets were off kilter.
When I got off my bike my lungs were burning from the effort, mostly attributable to the fact that I haven't really ridden much in the last two weeks. But I think it had something to do with the wind as well...
I'm reassessing my commitment to the Ronde Von Polouse next month...
When I got off my bike my lungs were burning from the effort, mostly attributable to the fact that I haven't really ridden much in the last two weeks. But I think it had something to do with the wind as well...
I'm reassessing my commitment to the Ronde Von Polouse next month...
March 13, 2013
Longitudinal "Dryer" Cracks
This morning I threw a leg over my bike for my commute. It was nice. The road was just wet enough tha have me concerned, though. With a broken rear fender I'm prone to receive the dreaded "racing stripe".
In the dark (by the way, the dark is hard to take after having the light for a few weeks.), my lights revealed a sheen of wet that was fortuitously interrupted by longitudinal cracks in the pavement. By riding on the downhill- or curb-side of the cracks I was effectively reducing the amount of water my tire could fling at me.
Which was fine until I came to the newly refinished Post Street. I don't usually make a habit of cursing smooth pavement but...
In the dark (by the way, the dark is hard to take after having the light for a few weeks.), my lights revealed a sheen of wet that was fortuitously interrupted by longitudinal cracks in the pavement. By riding on the downhill- or curb-side of the cracks I was effectively reducing the amount of water my tire could fling at me.
Which was fine until I came to the newly refinished Post Street. I don't usually make a habit of cursing smooth pavement but...
March 08, 2013
Silence
I apologize for this week's silence. I've been working overtime on a very intense schedule. No biking this week.
It's getting better, though. Tomorrow is Saturday!
It's getting better, though. Tomorrow is Saturday!
February 27, 2013
Needed: Pants
Half-way to work this morning I had just started down Nemesis Hill when a thought ran through my head, "My bag feels a bit lofty today." At which point I had a heart attack and began swearing. I try not to make a habit of denying gravity's help, but I had to turn around immediately. The prospect of wearing tights to work was unbearable.
The bonus of my absent-mindedness was a 50% increase in calories burned!
The bonus of my absent-mindedness was a 50% increase in calories burned!
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