Monthly Archives: December 2009
Riding in Street Clothes
One afternoon last week I got home early enough that I thought I could squeeze in a bike ride before it got dark. But it was unusually cold for Central Texas — around 42 degrees. I decided to take my … Continue reading
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Hybrid Cars Dangerous to Bikers?
In some casual web surfing last week, I came across several items decrying the dangers posed to bicyclists, runners and pedestrians by hybrid cars. It seems these gas-electric vehicles are so quiet, bikers can’t hear them — and that causes … Continue reading
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Be Seen, Be Safe
The clock has been set back, the leaves have fallen and it’s dark and cold mornings in many places. I ride for fitness so I ride my bike instead of walking on a treadmill or using an elliptical trainer in … Continue reading
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What’s Your Tire Pressure?
From time to time, I’ve fiddled with tire pressure settings on my bike, but have settled in at a psi that I think works for me. The 23 mm tires that came with the bike listed a max pressure of … Continue reading
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