Monthly Archives: July 2010
Saddle Pads
A friend was complaining to me last week about soreness on his bottom after long bike rides. Yep, saddle trouble again. It’s happened to him before. He’s gotten saddle sores that have kept him from the weekend ride. He’s felt … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories, soreness
Age Is Only a Number
A couple of notable biking stories have come to my attention over the past week. Nothing to do with the Tour de France — these concern more “ordinary” folks. But their stories are extraordinary, and inspirational. From British Columbia, Canada: … Continue reading
Filed under People
Troubles With My Cateye
A while back, I had to change the batteries on my cyclocomputer, a Cateye V2C. I changed the one in the bike-mounted speed sensor, then changed the one in the detachable handlebar unit. Cateye’s manual says that when a battery … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories
Hug the Curb or Take the Lane?
Riding with my wife last weekend, we approached a stoplight. The road was four lanes, and a right turn lane bended off just before the light. I was leading my wife by several lengths. I scanned back, signaled that I … Continue reading
Filed under Safety
Recovery Rides Can Be Tough
Cyclists in training are urged to alternate hard and easy days. If you have a hill workout, take it easy the next day. If you ride 50 miles at a quick pace, ride a much shorter distance at a much … Continue reading
Filed under training
The General Store
One of the delights of cycling in the country is being able to take a break at an old-fashioned general store. Convenience stores at gas stations are plentiful, and cyclists use them a lot to take rest breaks, buy Gatorade … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
That Pesky Wobble
Mrs. Noob has been complaining about her bike lately. She says it feels like she’s wobbling, especially when going downhill. This phenomenon first surfaced last month, when she was having trouble on a Saturday morning group ride. It turned out … Continue reading
Filed under Maintenance
“The Bicyclist Was Not Wearing a Helmet”
It’s a little story. A short item in the police blotter section of the Austin American-Statesman newspaper tells of a collision between an SUV and a bicycle. After reporting that the northbound cyclist was in the righthand lane, and was … Continue reading
Filed under Safety
Hemmel’s Ride (In Real Life)
Today’s ride was nothing to brag about in terms of my performance, but it was one that I will remember for a long time because of the company. Guest poster Jeff Hemmel was in Austin this weekend, and joined me … Continue reading

