Monthly Archives: April 2010

Bee in My Bonnet

Or my helmet, actually. I took an after work ride this afternoon, and while I was on the road, something hit the big vent in the middle of my helmet. I could feel it jiggling around inside. I put up … Continue reading

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The Bontrager Inform Saddle — Revisited

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel updates his review of the Bontrager Inform saddle — and likes it. Regular readers may recall that last year I posted a review of the Bontrager InForm RL saddle, a relatively new design that had been … Continue reading

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ABC Quick Check – Do It!

ABC Quick Check is a simple way to check out your bike before a ride. A is for Air. Are your tires pumped up to the proper pressure? B is for Brakes. Are they adjusted correctly? Do they stop your … Continue reading

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Hybrids

Lately, doing organized rides as training for the MS 150, or just to ride with a group on a different route, or in the MS 150 itself, I’ve been noticing lots of people riding hybrid bikes. My mindset has mostly … Continue reading

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Are You a Cyclist or a Biker?

Guest poster Don Blount’s inquiring mind wants to know. Are you a cyclist or a biker? I often use the two terms interchangeably to describe someone who rides road bikes. Dictionary.com, the online reference site, provides these definitions of the … Continue reading

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Snapshots from the MS 150

Sunday’s post on the MS 150 didn’t do justice to all the little occurrences that happen during such a big event. Here, in no particular order, are some of the things that I saw: By far, the coolest celebration of … Continue reading

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The MS 150 — What a Terrific Weekend!

The weather gods must have been smiling. Despite ominous forecasts for heavy rain, the wetness was only temporary, and I now have a full two-day BP MS 150 under my belt. I woke up in Houston early Saturday morning, feeling … Continue reading

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MS 150 Weekend

Tomorrow is a big day for me. I leave for Houston to ride in the MS 150 Houston-to-Austin ride this weekend. (It’s actually 177 miles, but we won’t quibble with the MS Society’s brand.) I did it last year, but … Continue reading

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Social Media and Bicycling

This evening was the first Run Far Time Trial of the year in Austin. It’s run every other Tuesday from now through September. I didn’t ride it tonight, because I’m pointing toward this weekend’s MS 150, but I did head … Continue reading

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A Bike Fitting – The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Biking

For some now, I’ve realized that I needed a real professional bike fitting. I’ve been getting sore on my bike after about an hour in the saddle. So finally, I made an appointment to have one done — at Nelo’s … Continue reading

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