Monthly Archives: December 2008

Ringing out the old – 2008 biking stats

On this New Year’s Eve, it’s time to look back at where I’ve been, biking-wise, over the past 12 months. First of all, let’s recap the last four months, as I have done in April and August. Then we’ll recap … Continue reading

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CO2 — A new top post

Here’s a minor milestone for the Bike Noob blog — there’s a new King of All Posts. “CO2 cartridges or a pump?” from July 29, 2008 has overtaken “Smoked by an Old Guy” from April 16. “CO2″ has racked up … Continue reading

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Latest numb toe remedy — new shoes!

After my experiences with numb toes on rides this year, I finally came to the conclusion that the only way to deal with the problem was to get new shoes. I must have dropped some well-placed hints, because under the … Continue reading

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Biking is hurting my golfing

In addition to biking, my other pastime is golfing. I’ve been at it for 20 years. I’m no good at it — but now I’m getting worse. I go out most Saturday mornings with a regular group. Play often improves … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

The Bike Noob is enjoying the holidays with my wife, the long-suffering Mrs. Noob, and our son, who flew in from Minnesota. Riding is not on my mind for these few days, although with moderating temperatures I think I might … Continue reading

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Skittish

Maybe it’s my experience with two crashes in the last three months, but on the road lately, I seem to be a less aggressive rider than I used to be. The other day, I was doing my weekly ride on … Continue reading

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What to get?

I’m terrible when it comes to giving Christmas presents.  It takes me forever to come up with a good idea.  Sometimes, I’ll receive hints, or even outright demands, but they’re for mundane things that don’t resonate with me.  So I … Continue reading

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The 700C x 25 debate

Betcha didn’t even know there was a debate on this arcane topic, didja? It came up the other day when a club member, who is a pretty good rider and is usually out front on our group rides, said he’d … Continue reading

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White socks

Not the Chicago baseball team, the White Sox. No, rather, I was just musing about why I would even bother to buy white bicycling socks, when I know this is going to happen: After today’s ride. Maybe some Stain Stick … Continue reading

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Bowling and biking don’t mix

Went to a Happy Hour with my wife last night — one of the groups she belongs to had a holiday get together at local bowling alley. I haven’t bowled in more than 15 years, and didn’t intend to last … Continue reading

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