Monthly Archives: August 2009

Maybe it’s the shorts

Went out for a nice training ride this morning. Did 20 miles with a mixture of easy riding on the Veloway, some semi-strenuous hill climbing, and some almost-time trial speeds on the Mopac loop. It was a good ride, and … Continue reading

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Getting better at climbing

When we did our city tour two weekends ago, one of the highlights was Mt. Bonnell. I’d never climbed it before, and I was looking forward to it, for some reason. I guess I had an unrealistic idea of my … Continue reading

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Using a Heart Rate Monitor

A couple of months ago, I was riding with some friends when one asked me, “Do you use a heart rate monitor?” “No,” I said. “I’m afraid if I saw the numbers, they’d scare me to death.” My wife got … Continue reading

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Ever forget how to shift?

The other day, I was out for an easy morning ride with Pat. This is the one where we get to the Veloway, and I speed away from her to complete three laps, while she does two. So I’m on … Continue reading

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