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
Filed under Injury, Odds 'n ends
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
Filed under Accessories, guest post
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
Filed under Safety
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
Filed under Bikes
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
Filed under guest post, Odds 'n ends
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
Filed under Odds 'n ends, Rides
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
Filed under Rides
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
Filed under Rides
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
Filed under Blogging, Community, Odds 'n ends
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
Filed under Equipment

