Monthly Archives: March 2010

How Many Water Bottles Do You Need?

Spring has come to Central Texas! It was 78°F (25.5°C) and sunny today, a great day for a bike ride. I saw two members of my club head out on theirs just as I was leaving for yet another trip … Continue reading

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Chain Lube – Wet or Dry?

While recovering from my knee problem, I have been cycling vicariously by reading others’ ride reports. But I had to do something biking-related, so I got out today and did a little bike maintenance. The day was overcast and misty, … Continue reading

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The Knee Will Get Better

I was wondering there for awhile. Wednesday was just as bad, if not worse, than Tuesday. But my doctor has evening office hours Wednesdays, and I got in to see him. The verdict: No meniscus tear, but rather, a “frictional … Continue reading

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My Knee is Killing Me!

A while ago, I wrote about the sorry state of my cleats. Finally, over the weekend, I did something about it. I bought new ones. That night, I sat in front of the TV, diligently swapping out the old, worn … Continue reading

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