Monthly Archives: April 2008

Ride mapping

I like to fiddle with interactive web sites, and several months ago I discovered ride mapping sites. Based on satellite visual technology, the sites let you draw maps of your favorite rides. They display cumulative mileage as you go, so … Continue reading

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On the road (partly) with Road 1

With the excitement in our house over Pat’s ride yesterday, some readers may have also spotted the fact that I wasn’t there until it ended, when I drove out to the ride site to pick her up. The fact was, … Continue reading

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Successful ride

Pat met her goal for Hill Country Ride for AIDS — not just in donations raised, but in the ride itself.  She finished about a half hour faster than she did last year (50 miles) and kept the rubber side … Continue reading

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Tomorrow’s the day

It’s finally here. Saturday is the day of the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, which Pat is riding in. Her training this year has been less intense than last year’s. She has not accumulated longer rides in the numbers she … Continue reading

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Book Review: New Cyclist Handbook

Since the purpose of this blog is to share my experiences as I get into cycling, with the hope that others new to the sport might get something out of them, I thought it might be worthwhile to take a … Continue reading

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Cyclocomputers

I wrote some weeks back about tracking my rides — keeping stats on distance, time, speed, etc. One reader suggested it would be easier with a cyclocomputer. I agree, which is why I’ve had one since the beginning of the … Continue reading

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Flat bar road bikes

Pat is getting close to wrapping up her training for the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, which is this coming Saturday. One conclusion she’s reached this year is that the heavy old hybrid she rides needs to be replaced. She’s … Continue reading

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Recovery ride

Since beginning biking last summer, I’ve heard that you should follow a strenuous ride with a recovery ride, where you spin easily in low gears and make no effort to go fast.  Frankly, recovery rides haven’t been much of an … Continue reading

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Davis, California — Biking Mecca

Ever feel like your city has no interest in accommodating bikers? Curtis Corlew’s blog links to a video about the bike-friendly city of Davis, California that will make you envious.

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I’m riding in comfort now

When I started biking, I had no idea about equipment or accessories. A lot of that stuff looked the same to me, so I looked first at price when considering a purchase. I was familiar with Nashbar, the online catalog … Continue reading

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