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
Filed under Records & stats
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
Filed under Accessories, Blogging, Maintenance, Rides, training
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
Filed under Accessories
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
Filed under Odds 'n ends
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
Filed under Uncategorized
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
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
Filed under Odds 'n ends
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
Filed under Accessories, Equipment
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
Filed under Accessories
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
Filed under Odds 'n ends

